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Sepi

English translation: Lonely or Loneliness

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Malay term or phrase:Sepi
English translation:Lonely or Loneliness
Entered by: Nasima Sarwar

15:51 Sep 18, 2008
Malay to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Malay term or phrase: Sepi
Would you please provide an English equivalent to the word "Sepi"?

"Sepi" is the title of a movie. Following below is its synopsis:

"Three individuals in the city learn the meaning of love, loss and loneliness in this romantic drama. Adam, a successful young chef, creates confectionery masterpieces for weddings, yet has still to find his own bride. Then there is Sufi, who each day runs for miles in an attempt to outrun the memories of his dead wife. Finally, there is Ariel, a young playwright who discovers that theatre is a stage of where her past is finally resolved and her future is unveiled. All three strangers are inevitably linked to a single dramatic moment that transforms their lives forever."

Many thanks!
Ali Al awadi
Türkiye
Lonely or Loneliness
Explanation:
Lonely or Loneliness

A direct translation for 'sepi' would be 'quiet ' or 'silent' but in this context the meaning is 'loneliness'

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Nasima Sarwar
Malaysia
Local time: 23:14
Grading comment
Thanks a lot Ms Sarwar!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4Lonely or Loneliness
Nasima Sarwar
4aloneness/solitariness; silence
yam2u


  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Lonely or Loneliness


Explanation:
Lonely or Loneliness

A direct translation for 'sepi' would be 'quiet ' or 'silent' but in this context the meaning is 'loneliness'

Ref: DewanEja Pro

Nasima Sarwar
Malaysia
Local time: 23:14
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thanks a lot Ms Sarwar!
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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
aloneness/solitariness; silence


Explanation:
the primary meaning of 'sepi' is silence.

but in this context it is referring to the state of being alone, being solitary, or being isolated.

please note that being alone/solitary/isolated does not necessarily suggest loneliness or being lonely (though that may be the effect). one is a situation and the other is a feeling.

i think 'sepi' (aloneness/solitariness) here refers to the former.

yam2u
United States
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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Asker: Many thanks yam2u!

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