This is the 986th most frequent Indonesian word.
sang
A respectful or honorific marker for a person, animal, or entity.
Here, 'Sang' is used as an honorific title to denote respect and status when referring to 'Raja', meaning 'King'.
Sang Raja memimpin kerajaannya dengan adil.
The King leads his kingdom justly.
In this example, 'Sang' serves as an honorific to show esteem and reverence for 'Guru', meaning 'Teacher'.
Sang Guru melangkah masuk ke ruangan kelas dengan senyuman.
The Teacher stepped into the classroom with a smile.
In this sentence, 'Sang' is utilized poetically to personify 'Surya', meaning 'Sun', imbuing it with a sense of grandeur and significance.