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  3. buyar

Buyar

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INDONESIAN•1 meaning found
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casual
Javanese
jawa
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Definition & Context

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

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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