Keplongor
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A condition of extreme thirst; an intense sensation of thirst that prompts an immediate need to drink. The term “Keplongor” is used in informal Javanese varieties, particularly in Central Java.
Synonyms & Variants
dahaga
A very strong feeling of thirst.
haus
Feeling a strong desire to drink; thirsty.
kehausan
Experiencing intense thirst.
kering kerongkongan
An idiom to describe very severe thirst.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The form “Keplongor” is plausibly derived via morphological processes and onomatopoeia: the prefix ke- combined with the root plong (evoking 'emptiness' or the sound of an empty container) plus an expressive suffix -or or a local phonetic variant. Geographically, the term is primarily attested in Central Javanese dialects and occasionally in parts of East Java in spoken usage. Functionally, “Keplongor” is used in everyday conversation to denote severe thirst, often after fieldwork, long walks, or during hot weather. The term is nonstandard in Indonesian and seldom appears in formal writing; its use is predominantly in the ngoko (informal) register.
Real-world Usage
Aku keplongor tenan, hawane pengen lek ndang ngombe banyu. (Aku sangat haus, rasanya pengen segera minum air.)
English Translation
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