Djoega
Definition & Context
Adverb
A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.
An adverb indicating similarity in action or condition, meaning “also”, “too”, or “likewise”.
Synonyms & Variants
djoega
Old spelling for the word 'juga' used in the colonial era (tempo doeloe).
juga
An adverb indicating similarity of action or state, meaning 'also' or 'likewise'.
pula
Often used in formal writing contexts.
pun
Has a similar grammatical function in sentences.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word is the old spelling of juga written using the Van Ophuijsen orthography system. The use of the grapheme dj for the /j/ sound and oe for the /u/ sound is a characteristic of Dutch East Indies colonial orthography. In the Soewandi Spelling commissioned in 1947, the spelling changed to djuga as the grapheme oe was replaced by u. Following the implementation of the Enhanced Spelling System in 1972, the word was finally standardized as juga as the grapheme dj was replaced by j.
Real-world Usage
Saja djoega maoe pergi ke Betawi besok. (Saya juga mau pergi ke Betawi besok.)
English Translation
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