Ceunah
Definition & Context
A Sundanese word meaning 'they say' or 'reportedly', used to convey information heard from others or circulating rumors.
Synonyms & Variants
jare
Non-standard or Javanese dialect form of 'katanya' (they say).
kabar angin
An idiom referring to information or news that is not necessarily true, often just a rumor.
katanya
Adverb used to convey information heard from others or circulating news, without confirming its veracity.
konon
Adverb indicating that a story or information comes from an uncertain or long-circulating source.
ujar
Short form of 'ujar orang' or 'ujar mereka', often used in informal contexts to refer to what others have said.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from Sundanese, functioning as an evidential marker indicating that the information conveyed is not based on the speaker's direct experience but from other sources. Commonly used in daily Sundanese conversations to share news or rumors.
Real-world Usage
Ceunah mah Si Dedi teh geus kawin, euy. (Katanya sih Si Dedi sudah menikah, lho.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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