Djoedjoer
Definition & Context
Adjective describing the quality of being truthful, not lying, or openly stating facts as they are; frank and transparent without concealing the truth.
Synonyms & Variants
blak-blakan
Speaking or acting honestly without covering anything up.
jujur
Honest, sincere, straightforward, not lying.
lurus hati
Having good, sincere, and honest intentions; honest in actions and words.
terus terang
Speaking or stating something as it is.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Van Ophuijsen spelling form of 'jujur' (honest) used during the Dutch East Indies colonial period until 1947. The use of 'dj' and 'oe' reflects the orthographic system prevalent in Malay-Indonesian literature and newspapers of that era.
Real-world Usage
Saja harus djoedjoer sama toean, ini barang soedah rosak. (Saya harus jujur sama tuan, ini barang sudah rusak.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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