Bedat
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
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The condition of an object that is torn, cracked, or ruptured due to excessive pressure, overloading, or physical impact such as falling.
Synonyms & Variants
bocor
The most common standard Indonesian equivalent, though narrower in meaning as it refers primarily to liquid leakage and does not cover cracking due to impact.
robek
A standard Indonesian equivalent referring to tearing damage, typically for objects made of fabric, paper, or thin plastic.
jebol
An informal Indonesian word with a similar nuance to `bedat`, referring to damage from excessive pressure, but more commonly used for larger structures such as embankments or walls.
retak
A more specific equivalent for hard objects such as ceramics or thick plastic that experience structural cracking.
pecah
Related to `bedat` in the context of impact damage, but "pecah" implies a more severe level of damage where the object splits apart.
pothol
A Javanese dialect variant more specifically referring to damage in the form of a hole, commonly used in East Java.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word bedat is a Javanese Ngoko vocabulary item widely used in Central Java and parts of East Java. It refers to the physical damage of an object, particularly flexible or container-type items such as buckets, plastic bags, or sacks, that experience “rupture” or “cracking” due to pressure exceeding their capacity. Semantically, bedat covers a broader range of meaning than the standard Indonesian word “bocor” (to leak), as it can refer to damage caused by excessive load as well as by impact or falling. The word belongs to the Ngoko Lugu register and is commonly used in everyday conversations among people of equal social standing.
Real-world Usage
Emberku bedat goro-goro dilungguhi bocah cilik. (Emberku bocor karena diduduki anak kecil.)
English Translation
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