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short story

US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈstɔːr.i/
UK /ˌʃɔːt ˈstɔː.ri/
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Kata Nama

cerpen, cerita pendek

a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel

Contoh:
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She enjoys reading classic short stories by Edgar Allan Poe.
Dia gemar membaca cerpen klasik oleh Edgar Allan Poe.
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His latest collection of short stories received critical acclaim.
Koleksi cerpen terbarunya mendapat pujian kritikal.