Kencot
Definition & Context
A word in the Banyumasan Javanese dialect or 'ngapak' that means hungry or feeling famished. Alternative words for this in other Javanese dialects are 'luwe' and 'ngelih'.
Synonyms & Variants
kelaparan
A state of being very hungry or suffering from lack of food.
lapar
Feeling the need to eat; an empty stomach requiring food.
luwe
A Javanese word meaning hungry.
ngelih
A Javanese word meaning hungry, often used in a more general context.
Usage Notes or Etymology
A distinctive term from the Banyumasan dialect used in western Central Java regions such as Banyumas, Purbalingga, and Cilacap. This dialect is characterized by the 'ngapak' pronunciation that distinguishes it from standard Javanese.
Real-world Usage
Wah, inyonge wis kencot banget iki, durung mangan sak esuk. (Wah, aku sudah lapar banget nih, belum makan sejak pagi.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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