Djoedjoer

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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.

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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

I must be honest with you, sir, this item is already damaged.

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