Ceunah
/su/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (SU).Definition & Context
A Sundanese word meaning 'they say' or 'reportedly', used to convey information heard from others or circulating rumors.
Synonyms & Variants
jare
The base form without suffix of `jarene`, meaning "word" or used as a direct quotation marker.
kabar angin
An idiom referring to information or news that is not necessarily true, often just a rumor.
katanya
Standard Indonesian form indicating information originates from another party.
konon
An adverb indicating something is based on hearsay or circulating reports.
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.