Manten
/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 term for “bride” or “groom” or individuals currently undergoing a wedding ceremony.
Synonyms & Variants
calon istri
A woman who is going to be a wife in a marriage.
calon suami
A man who is going to be a husband in a marriage.
mempelai
Used in very formal contexts or literature.
pasangan pengantin
Two individuals who are currently or will be holding a wedding ceremony.
pengantin
The standard equivalent in Indonesian.
penganten
A common spelling variation in Javanese society.
anyaran
Javanese slang to refer to newlyweds.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word manten is a shortened form or phonological variation of the word penganten in Javanese and Indonesian. This term is frequently used within Javanese cultural contexts to refer to a couple sitting on the wedding dais. In Javanese tradition, the status of manten is regarded as a king and queen for a day. Etymologically, it roots back to Old Javanese referring to the union of two individuals. It is widely used in daily conversation and in naming traditional rituals such as “temu manten”.
Real-world Usage
Yen kowe sesuk dadi manten, ojo lali ngundang aku yo! (Jika kamu besok jadi pengantin, jangan lupa undang aku ya!)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.