Bahasa Melayu
sasterawan
English
man of letters, literary figure, literary expert
A person who is knowledgeable about literature and works in the literary field.
سستراوان
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Sasterawan itu menerima anugerah atas sumbangannya kepada bahasa dan budaya.
The literary figure received an award for his contribution to language and culture.
Ramai sasterawan menulis puisi, cerpen, dan esei.
Many literary figures write poems, short stories, and essays.
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sasterawan
It means a person skilled in literature and writing.
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