No. 986 in Indonesian
sang
A respectful or honorific marker for a person, animal, or entity.
In a sentence
Sang Raja memimpin kerajaannya dengan adil.
The King leads his kingdom justly.
Here, 'Sang' is used as an honorific title to denote respect and status when referring to 'Raja', meaning 'King'.
Sang Guru melangkah masuk ke ruangan kelas dengan senyuman.
The Teacher stepped into the classroom with a smile.
In this example, 'Sang' serves as an honorific to show esteem and reverence for 'Guru', meaning 'Teacher'.
Sang Surya perlahan tenggelam di ufuk barat.
The Sun slowly sets on the western horizon.
In this sentence, 'Sang' is utilized poetically to personify 'Surya', meaning 'Sun', imbuing it with a sense of grandeur and significance.
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