Katah
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A word in Javanese Krama speech level meaning 'many' or 'abundant quantity'. It is the formal equivalent of the Ngoko word 'akeh'.
akeh
In large quantities.
banyak
Indicates a large or not small quantity.
berlimpah
Having a very large or excessive quantity.
melimpah
Existing in very large quantities, exceeding needs.
Katah originates from Old Javanese and represents the formal register (Krama) within Javanese speech levels. The term developed in respectful communication contexts within palace circles and Javanese nobility. Using katah demonstrates speaker politeness toward the interlocutor, reflecting hierarchical social values in Javanese culture. Unlike akeh (Ngoko), katah is employed in formal situations, conversations with elders, or official contexts.
Kulo sampun katah gawean, pak. (Saya sudah banyak pekerjaan, pak.)
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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