A living archive of colloquialisms, regional dialects, and linguistic trends.
A “formal agreement” or “provision” established by an institution or group regarding the technical standards for report writing or standard operating procedures.
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Standard and formal Indonesian vocabulary (Baku). Essential for professional, academic, medical, sains and business communications.
“The science and technology concerned with the properties of “metals” and their production and purification.”
“An adverb indicating an action or movement performed “continuously” or without stopping toward a specific direction.”
“The ability or willingness of a person to “swallow” or consume food and drink, usually influenced by physical condition or psychological state.”
“An adverb in the Javanese ngoko register meaning “still” or “nevertheless,” asserting that a condition, quality, or event persists or is even reinforced despite circumstances that might otherwise alter it.”
“Ngabuburit is not just 'waiting for breaking fast time,' but has become a social ritual that shapes collective culture during Ramadan. The activity of filling time before breaking fast with various light activities, especially in public areas or eateries.”
“A Javanese term referring to a man who tends to flirt with or pursue multiple women simultaneously, similar to a 'womanizer' or 'playboy' in English.”
“An optical defect in lens systems where light of different wavelengths is refracted at unequal angles, producing colored fringes or halos around the edges of objects; Commonly known as “color fringing” or “chromatic distortion” in photography and optics.”
“To continue or proceed with an ongoing or interrupted action, process, or conversation. This word indicates the continuation of an activity or task from the point where it stopped or was not yet completed. It can also mean to “carry out” existing instructions or plans.”
“A form of Javanese “black magic” or occult practice referring to a harmful object or substance covertly inserted, typically into food or drink, with the intent to harm or curse another person through supernatural means.”
“An exaggerated variation of 'mantul' (short for 'mantap betul'), used to describe something extremely cool, great, or satisfying.”
“Bajigur is a softer euphemism for the crude curse word 'Bajingan' (bastard). Usually spoken by people who are accustomed to speaking Javanese.”
“Abbreviation of 'malas gerak' (lazy to move), describing a state of extreme reluctance to move or engage in physical activity, usually due to fatigue, drowsiness, or simply wanting to laze around.”
““Misti” (Van Ophuijsen) means must, ought to, obligated, or necessary to do something, indicating a necessity or an obligation. This word signifies that an action is unavoidable or an absolute requirement.”
“How; an interrogative form asking about the state, manner, or condition of something in colonial-era Malay”