Kemebul
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
An adjective describing the state of steam or smoke billowing out continuously and visibly, typically caused by the “heat” of food or beverages.
Synonyms & Variants
berasap
Standard equivalent but less specific regarding the intensity of the heat or steam.
beruap
Emitting steam from an object with a high temperature.
mengepul
Emitting smoke or steam in large, continuous amounts.
ngebul
Non-standard or casual form of 'mengepul' often used in daily conversation.
kebul-kebul
Reduplicated form emphasizing the duration of the smoke billows.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word originates from the Javanese language with the root word kebul meaning smoke. The insertion of the infix -em- in Javanese often functions to form an adjective indicating a state or process occurring intensively. Culturially, this term is frequently used in traditional Javanese culinary contexts to emphasize the freshness or warmth of a dish that has just been removed from the stove or frying pan.
Real-world Usage
Mangan mendoan sing isih kemebul pancen enak banget pas udan. (Makan mendoan yang masih berasap panas memang enak sekali saat hujan).
English Translation
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