Kemringet
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
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A Javanese dialectal term describing the state of “sweating” or perspiring, typically caused by heat, physical exertion, or nervousness.
Synonyms & Variants
berkeringat
The standard Indonesian equivalent of `kemringet`, usable in both formal and informal contexts.
mbanyu mili
A Javanese hyperbolic expression emphasizing an extreme degree of sweating, more vivid than `kemringet`.
nggleges
Used particularly in Central Java to describe a body soaked or drenched in sweat.
mripat
Listed as a parallel Ngoko Lugu register reference.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word kemringet originates from Javanese, derived from the root keringat (sweat), with the addition of the Javanese prefix ke-, which forms stative adjectives or verbs indicating a condition being experienced by the subject. Thus, kemringet literally means “in the state of sweating”. This term is widely used in the Ngoko Lugu register, the most informal level of Javanese speech, and is common in everyday conversations among peers or family members. Its use reflects social closeness between speaker and interlocutor. In formal contexts or when addressing elders and respected individuals, Javanese speakers tend to substitute it with more refined or polite equivalents.
Real-world Usage
Aduh, awakku kemringet kabeh gara-gara mlayu mau! (Aduh, badanku berkeringat semua gara-gara tadi lari!)
English Translation
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