Amarga
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
ConjunctionConjunction
A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.
A conjunction or particle used to explain the reason, basis, or motive behind an event. It connects an effect clause with a cause clause to establish a causality relationship, literally meaning “because” or “due to”.
Synonyms & Variants
gara-gara
Informal conjunction indicating a cause, typically used for negative outcomes.
karena
The standard equivalent in Indonesian.
lantaran
Conjunction often used in conversational or narrative contexts to state a reason.
oleh karena
A more formal conjunction phrase used to state a cause.
sebab
Universal synonym in Indonesian.
jalaran
Often used in contexts where the cause acts as a trigger.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word amarga originates from Old Javanese, combining the prefix a with the root marga, meaning path or cause. In Javanese linguistic structure, it is widely used in the “ngoko” (informal) register to link causality clauses. Etymologically, using marga to denote a reason reflects the philosophy that every effect has a preceding “path” or trajectory. In social contexts, the term is neutral but more frequently found in daily conversation or popular literature rather than highly formal settings.
Real-world Usage
Aku telat amarga ban motorku bocor mau esuk. (Aku terlambat karena ban motorku bocor tadi pagi.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.