Glossary entry

Malay term or phrase:

Sepi

English translation:

Lonely or Loneliness

Added to glossary by Nasima Sarwar
Sep 18, 2008 15:51
15 yrs ago
Malay term

Sepi

Malay to English Art/Literary Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
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!
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Sep 19, 2008 00:28: Nasima Sarwar Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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Lonely or Loneliness

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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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks a lot Ms Sarwar!"
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aloneness/solitariness; silence

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.
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Many thanks yam2u!
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