Gondes
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
A distinctive greeting from Central Java, especially Semarang, used to call friends in a casual and slightly teasing or playful manner. Equivalent to “Bro”, “Dude”, “Mate”, and similar terms in other languages.
bray
A variation of the informal address 'bro' popular among young people, often used to call friends.
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Cross-cultural urban slang address for a male friend, borrowed from English.
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A slang term used to address friends or acquaintances in a familiar and casual tone.
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A typical Surabayan address for a friend or interlocutor.
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A person with whom one has an intimate relationship or friendship.
This term is highly specific to the Semarang region and surrounding areas, often shortened to 'Ndes'. Its use indicates familiarity and is informal in nature, typically spoken in a joking or serious tone within everyday social contexts.
Gondes, ayo mampir omahku sik, tak buatke wedang jahe anget. (Ndes, ayo mampir rumahku dulu, aku buatkan wedang jahe hangat.)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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Definition: A brief acknowledgment or agreement.
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