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Gusti Allah Derwati Ranjang

English translation: Divine Lord Derwati of Ranjang

02:06 Nov 28, 2011
Indonesian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / early 20th C. Indonesian novel written in Malay lingua franca
Indonesian term or phrase: Gusti Allah Derwati Ranjang
A band of pirates occupies the fictional Ranjang Island in the Karimunjawa islands off Jepara. The leader gets overconfident and decides to have himself officially designated as ruler, with the title "Gusti Allah Derwati Ranjang". Given that 'Gusti Allah' means 'God' and 'Ranjang' is the name of the island, how would the phrase 'Gusti Allah Derwati Ranjang' be conveyed in English? And what does 'derwati' mean in this context?

I had thought the phrase might mean 'Lord of Ranjang Island', but that's not nearly so lofty as calling oneself 'God'.

Suggestions, please.
Catherine Muir
Australia
Local time: 14:41
English translation:Divine Lord Derwati of Ranjang
Explanation:
I don't know what Derwati means, except that it's a kelurahan in Bandung. If you take it as being a name then you could use the suggested expression.
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David Andersen
Australia
Local time: 14:41
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2Divine Lord Derwati of Ranjang
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Divine Lord Derwati of Ranjang


Explanation:
I don't know what Derwati means, except that it's a kelurahan in Bandung. If you take it as being a name then you could use the suggested expression.

David Andersen
Australia
Local time: 14:41
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
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Asker: David, thanks. I do know that Derwati is in Bandung and there are lots of 'Jl. Derwati' around the place, but I wonder what it means. Can't find any clues by googling. Your suggestion is good; maybe he wants to be called 'Derwati', as you suggest.

Asker: He included 'Derwati' because he came from the area near Mt. Derwati. Thanks, David.

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