Encang
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Encang refers to a term of address for an uncle or a parent's younger brother, especially within the Betawi community.
Synonyms & Variants
mamang
mamang
A term of address for an uncle or an older man in Sundanese society.
Dialect Variant
om
om
Familiar term for an uncle or an older man, often used in informal contexts.
Register Variant
pakde
pakde
Term for father's or mother's older brother in Javanese.
Dialect Variant
paman
paman
Father's or mother's younger brother, or a general term for an older man.
Synonym
uda
uda
A term of address for an older or respected man in Minangkabau culture, often also used as a familiar address for peers.
Dialect Variant
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is part of the traditional Betawi kinship system, indicating respect and closeness with family members.
Real-world Usage
Encang, kapan sih kita ke Ragunan lagi?
English Translation
Uncle, when are we going to Ragunan again?
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.