SISINDIRAN || MATERI BASA SUNDA KELAS 8 SMP/MTS/Satata

Sisindiran

Sisindiran is a traditional Sundanese form of indirect or figurative expression. Instead of stating a meaning directly, it hints at it, leaving the listener to interpret the message.

Key terms and structure

• Pada means a stanza.
• Padalisan means a line of poetry.
• Engang means a syllable.
• Many examples use eight syllables per line.
• A sisindiran often has two parts:
  • Cangkang: the introductory or “cover” section.
  • Eusi: the section containing the actual message.
• Murwakanti, or repeated and similar sounds, helps connect the lines.

Three forms of sisindiran

• Rarakitan usually has four lines. The first two form the cangkang, and the last two carry the eusi. Corresponding lines repeat or echo words, particularly at the beginning, and commonly follow an eight-syllable pattern.
• Paparikan also typically has four lines, with two cangkang lines followed by two eusi lines. Its lines are connected through similar or matching sounds, especially at the ends, rather than through repeated opening words.
• Wawangsalan has two lines: a cangkang that presents a riddle-like clue, followed by an eusi that conveys the message. The clue points to an object or answer, often through a word or sound resembling something in the eusi.

Categories by content

Sisindiran can also be classified by what it communicates:

• Piwuruk: advice, guidance, or a moral lesson.
• Silih asih: affection, love, or other matters involving human relationships.
• Sesebred: humorous, teasing, or sarcastic expression.

The presenter gives examples of the different forms and content categories, though some wording in the autogenerated subtitles is unclear.

Speaker and source

• Speaker: Aldi Ardiansyah, presenter from the Angracana Kawikara channel.
• Credited reference: Faturahman, Taufik, et al. (2017), Gapura Basa: Pangajaran Basa Sunda pikeun Murid SMP/MTs kelas VII, Geger Sunten.