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  3. buyar

Buyar

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Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).
Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Javanese
Topic: Javanese. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
jawa
Region: jawa. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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This definition has been reviewed by linguists and community consensus for accuracy.

Definition & Context

Adjective

Adjective

A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.

In a state of being broken, messy, or not functioning properly; an informal synonym for 'destroyed' or 'ruined'.

Synonyms & Variants

ambyar

ambyar

Completely shattered, messy, often used to describe total failure or deep disappointment.

Register Variant
berantakan

berantakan

In a state of disorder; chaotic; in disarray.

Synonym
bubrah

bubrah

Damaged or destroyed (often used in the context of objects or systems that are not functioning).

Dialect Variant
hancur

hancur

Completely damaged; destroyed; annihilated; shattered.

Synonym
rusak

rusak

No longer perfect; rotten; destroyed; unusable.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

The word 'buyar' originates from Javanese, meaning destroyed or chaotic. It is often used informally to describe situations that do not go as planned or are completely ruined.

Real-world Usage

Wah, konser'e buyar merga udan deres. (Terjemahan: Wah, konsernya buyar karena hujan deras.)

English Translation
Whoa, the concert got ruined because of the heavy rain.

Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.

More Examples

Rencana liburanmu buyar gara-gara ketinggalan pesawat, rek! (Rencana liburanmu buyar gara-gara ketinggalan pesawat, bro!)

Your vacation plan got ruined because you missed the flight, bro!

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