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short story in Malay

cerpen

short story in Malay: cerpen, cerita pendek. In English, short story means a work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

Malay words for short story

work of fiction
cerpen, cerita pendek

English meaning of short story

  1. noun A work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

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Questions about short story in Malay

What is the meaning of short story in Malay?
Short story in Malay is cerpen, cerita pendek.
Apakah maksud short story dalam bahasa Melayu?
Short story: cerpen, cerita pendek.
What does short story mean in English?
Short story means a work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

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