Lajeng
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
Conjunction
A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.
A Javanese Krama “conjunction” expressing sequential order of actions or events; equivalent to “then” or “afterward” in formal English. Used to link two clauses or sentences indicating events that occur in succession.
kemudian
The direct formal Indonesian equivalent of `lajeng`.
lalu
A common formal synonym of `lajeng` used in everyday Indonesian.
selanjutnya
A more formal standard Indonesian equivalent, frequently used in written or official speech contexts.
terus
Continuing movement forward
The word lajeng originates from the Javanese Krama register, the elevated and formal tier of the Javanese language system (unggah-ungguh basa) used to express respect toward elders or those of higher social standing. Etymologically, lajeng is the Krama equivalent of the Ngoko forms terus or banjur, both meaning “then” or “afterward”. Its use signals the speaker's awareness of social hierarchy and their intention to show deference. The word appears frequently in formal conversation, traditional ceremonies, and classical Javanese Krama literary texts. In contemporary usage, lajeng remains active among fluent Krama speakers in Central and East Java, particularly in communication directed at elders or in formal cultural events.
Sampeyan nedha rumiyin, lajeng kita pirembagan bab menika. (Kamu makan dulu, kemudian kita membicarakan hal ini.)
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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