Kulino
/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.
A state of being accustomed or familiar with something, whether an activity, environment, or situation, to the point where it no longer feels foreign or awkward.
Synonyms & Variants
akrab
Very close; intimate (about friendship, etc.). Already familiar and no longer awkward.
lanyah
Common; already accustomed (in Javanese context, often refers to deeply ingrained habits).
mahir
Very capable or clever; skilled. Often used to indicate being accustomed to performing a skill.
terbiasa
The standard Indonesian equivalent of `kulino`.
biasa
A more general and neutral form of the same concept in Indonesian.
lumrah
Synonymous in the context of something considered normal, but `lumrah` carries a more collective-social nuance.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from Javanese with the root kulina, related to the concept of habit formed through long-term repetition. Commonly used in Ngoko register, it reflects the Javanese philosophy that familiarity with something grows organically over time, rather than being forced.
Real-world Usage
Aku wis kulino urip ning kutha gedhe, dadi ora kaget maneh. (Aku sudah terbiasa hidup di kota besar, jadi tidak kaget lagi.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.