Badogan
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A term in the East Javanese (Suroboyoan) dialect referring to “food” or “a meal”, used in the ngoko register as an informal equivalent of the standard Indonesian makanan (food).
makanan
The standard formal Indonesian equivalent of `badogan`.
pangan
A more formal and technical synonym of `badogan`, commonly used in policy or academic contexts.
pakan
Semantically related but generally refers to animal feed rather than human food.
The word badogan (also spelled “badokan” or “badhogan”) derives from the Javanese Ngoko root badog, meaning “to eat” in a blunt or direct sense. The suffix -an functions as a nominalizer, transforming the verb into a noun, so badog + -an yields the meaning “something that is eaten” or simply “food”. This term is widely used in East Java, particularly in everyday speech among Surabaya residents and surrounding areas. Its usage reflects the characteristic Suroboyoan speech style, which tends to be direct, expressive, and informal. As it belongs to the ngoko_lugu register, it is considered inappropriate when addressing elders or those of higher social standing. In formal or polite contexts, the appropriate equivalents are dhahar (krama inggil) or nedha (krama madya).
Badogan'e wis mateng, ayo mangan bareng! (Makanannya sudah matang, ayo makan bersama!)
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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