serai

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional Malay rest house or inn, often with a central courtyard.

  - "Siti Rasidah often stayed at the serai when she traveled for business."
  - "The serai provided weary travelers with a place to rest and refresh themselves."

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Variants

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serai , serais

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Etymology

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From the Malay word 'serai' meaning 'garden' or 'grove'.

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Trivia

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1. The serai was an important institution in traditional Malay society, and many famous Malay literary works, such as 'Hikayat Hang Tuah' and 'Sembilan Wali', mention the serai as a place of rest and refuge for travelers.

2. The serai was also a place where traditional Malay music and dance were performed for the entertainment of guests.

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1. Malay architecture: The serai is an example of traditional Malay architecture, with its central courtyard and open-air design.

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Culture

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The serai was an important social and commercial institution in traditional Malay society. Travelers and merchants would often stay at a serai while on the road, and it was also a place where news and information were exchanged. The serai was often located near markets or other commercial areas.

How to Memorize "serai"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open-air building with a central courtyard. Picture travelers and merchants resting in the shade, chatting with each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'serai' with the image of a traditional Malay inn or rest house.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'serai' is a Malay word meaning 'garden' or 'grove', and think of a garden or inn as a place of rest and refreshment.

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