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“A term referring to something uncertain, ambiguous, or in between two conditions”
Discover the richness of Indonesian vocabulary, from Jakarta's street slang to centuries-old regional dialects, organized alphabetically for your convenience.
“A term referring to something uncertain, ambiguous, or in between two conditions”
“Somehow or in an unclear way, but it works; usually used when a problem solves itself without a clear reason.”
“Feeling awkward or flustered suddenly.”
“Sampoerna is a colonial-era term denoting absolute perfection or completeness. Used to praise something with highest regard, expressing that something is flawless, complete, and without deficiency. This term was common in official documents and correspondence of the Dutch East Indies in the early twentieth century.”
“Relaxed or easygoing.”
“Being cornered with no argument left.”
“Scene; a specific community or subculture.”
“An internet term referring to absurd and nonsensical meme trends that go viral on social media, often associated with random humor content without clear meaning or logical sense.”
“Player's ability or expertise in mastering mechanics, strategy, and techniques in competitive gaming”
“An invitation or call to go somewhere together, basically like 'let's go' but more casual and trendy among young Jakarta South professionals.”
“Soeka is an archaic form of 'suka' in classical Malay, meaning to like, enjoy, or be pleased with something. Often used in contexts of personal preference or agreement.”
“Letter or official written document; correspondence during the Dutch colonial period in the Indies”
“A crude Javanese curse word used to express annoyance or frustration, similar to 'damn' or 'bastard'”
“Question word used to ask about someone's identity or name, casual version of 'siapa'”
“Sotoy is a term for someone who pretends to know or acts like they know about something.”
“A player who owns many premium or rare skins in a game, typically a collector type who has expensive skins. Skins are cosmetic items or digital decorations that change a character's visual appearance.”
“This is the standard language used when feeling uneasy or reluctant.”
“Surantap is a slang word with no specific lexical meaning that is used as an intensifier, typically paired with other words (especially mantap) to add emphasis, humor, and rhythmic effect.”