Belom
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
AdverbAdverb
A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.
Indicates that an action or state has “not yet occurred” or is not yet finished at the time of speaking. This word serves as a phonological variation or archaic spelling of the aspectual adverb “belum”.
Synonyms & Variants
belum
Indicates an action that has not happened.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word belom is an orthographic and phonetic variant of belum commonly found in Sino-Malay literature and colonial-era manuscripts. The use of the vowel “o” in the final syllable reflects a more relaxed oral pronunciation compared to the formal form. In the Van Ophuijsen spelling system, this word was written as belom or beloem. Upon entering the Soewandi Spelling (1947), the oe was replaced by u to become belum, yet the form belom persists in the Betawi dialect and informal conversation to this day as a non-standard form.
Real-world Usage
Saja soedah toenggoe lama, tapi ia belom djoega datang. (Saya sudah tunggu lama, tapi dia belum juga datang.)
English Translation
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