Indonesian · Nature & Environment
bintang
Star
Beginnernoun
Definition
A point of light in the night sky; also means a celebrity or rating star.
Example
Di gunung terlihat ribuan bintang.
On the mountain you can see thousands of stars.
Etymology
'Bintang' is derived from the Malay word for 'star', with similar meanings across several Austronesian languages, reflecting the word's historical significance in navigation.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bintang' is employed in both formal and informal contexts, found in spoken language and written literature, especially related to nature and astronomy.