Kae
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
PronounPronoun
A word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse.
A demonstrative pronoun used for objects, people, or situations located “far” from both the speaker and the listener. In Indonesian, it can be translated as “Itu”.
Synonyms & Variants
eta
Sundanese dialect form for 'that'.
itu
Direct equivalent in standard Indonesian
nana
Balinese dialect form for 'that'.
ono
Javanese dialect form for 'that'.
kana
Adverb for a distant location
iku
Indicates objects that are not too far
ngono
Refers to a distant state or manner
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word kae is a distal demonstrative in the “ngoko” register of the Javanese language. It is used to refer to objects located beyond the immediate physical reach or close sight of the interlocutors. Etymologically, the Javanese demonstrative system recognizes three degrees of distance. Iki for proximal, iku for medial, and kae for distal. In Javanese oral tradition, the use of kae is frequently accompanied by a chin gesture or eye movement towards the intended object.
Real-world Usage
Omahku sing kae, dudu sing iki. (Rumahku yang itu, bukan yang ini.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.