Jeglongan
/jv/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).
Javanese•1 meaning found
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A term for a hole or depression in the ground or road surface caused by erosion, damage, or other natural factors. The term often refers to a damaged road condition that is potentially hazardous.
cekungan
A more technical and general term for describing geographical depressions, including `jeglongan`.
jalan berlubang
A road condition with many holes or damage.
kubangan
Overlaps in meaning if the `jeglongan` is filled with water, but focuses on the water.
lubang
The standard, more general, and neutral equivalent in Indonesian.
bolongan
More commonly used in informal daily contexts across various regions.
This word originates from the Javanese jeglong, meaning “hollow” or “pitted”. The addition of the suffix “-an” forms a noun referring to the result or condition of such a hollow, typically a “pothole in the road”. Its usage often carries a tone of warning about danger due to poor road conditions.
"Awas, ning kono ana jeglongan gede, lho!" (Hati-hati, di sana ada lubang besar, lho!)
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Definition: Monotransitive refers to a verb that requires only one direct “object” to form a complete sentence.
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