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preface in Indonesian

preface in Indonesian is kata pengantar, mukadimah, sekapur sirih — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

preface in Indonesian

kata pengantar
noun
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
mukadimah
noun
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
sekapur sirih
noun
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
prefasi
noun
(Christianity) A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.

What does "preface" mean?

  1. noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
    "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic."
  2. verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
    "He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."
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preface in a sentence

  • In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic.
  • He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant.

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What is "preface" in Indonesian?

"preface" in Indonesian is kata pengantar, mukadimah, sekapur sirih. preface means: An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

How do you use "preface" in a sentence?

Example: "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic." In Indonesian, "preface" is kata pengantar, mukadimah, sekapur sirih.

Are there other ways to say "preface" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 4 translations listed for "preface": kata pengantar, mukadimah, sekapur sirih, prefasi.

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