Indonesian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / early 20th Century Indonesian novel in Malay lingua franca | | Indonesian term or phrase: Ndoro Mas Ajeng | | One of the characters in the book, a former maidservant, has become governess, more like a second mother, to the orphaned son of a Dutch sugar mill administrator. She takes on many of the duties of his late wife. People begin to call her 'Ndoro Mas Ajeng'. What is the significance/meaning of this title and how would it be expressed in English? |
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Wiyanto Suroso
Indonesia
Local time: 09:40
| Grading comment The English equivalent is 'Milady', the form of address by commoners to noblewomen.
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1 hr confidence:   peer agreement (net): +2 the Lady
Explanation:
'Mas Ajeng' is one of Javanese titles for a female noble while Javanese commoners called a noble 'Ndoro'.
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelar_kebangsawanan_Jawa
I presume that 'Ndoro Mas Ajeng' is equivalent to 'the Lady' or when it is addressed in speech, 'my Lady'.
| Wiyanto Suroso
Indonesia
Local time: 09:40
Native speaker of:  Indonesian
PRO pts in category: 22
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| | Grading comment | The English equivalent is 'Milady', the form of address by commoners to noblewomen. |
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Asker: Thank you so much, Wiyanto.
Asker: In English, 'Milady'. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milady
Asker: Many thanks for putting me on the right track. Further research led me to 'Milady'.:-)
Asker: Thank you.
Asker: Thank you for putting me on the right track. I found the English equivalent, 'Milady', the form of address by commoners to noblewomen. (The male equivalent is 'Milord'.)
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