Masi
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Definition & Context
AdverbAdverb
A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.
An archaic and informal spelling variant of masih, meaning still or continuing to be in an unchanged state or condition up to the time referenced.
Synonyms & Variants
isih
isih
A Javanese Ngoko adverb meaning still, often combined with `durung` to reinforce the meaning of not yet.
Dialect Variant
masi
masi
Old spelling form or non-standard pronunciation variant that omits the final glottal stop consonant.
Archaic
masih
masih
A word indicating that a state or action is ongoing or has not yet finished.
Synonym
msh
msh
Informal abbreviation of the word 'masih' commonly used in social media and short messaging.
Register Variant
tetap
tetap
A synonym emphasizing the persistence of a state.
synonym
taksih
taksih
A variant borrowed from Javanese Krama used in polite contexts.
synonym
lagi
lagi
Used in specific constructions to indicate continuity.
synonym
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word masi is a spelling variant of masih, commonly found in Malay-language texts and colonial-era newspapers of the early 20th century. Under the Van Ophuijsen orthographic system standardized in 1901, the final consonant “h” in certain Malay words was frequently dropped in informal writing and everyday speech, producing forms such as masi. This reflects the phonetic conventions of Malay and Dutch East Indies society at the time, wherein the final “h” sound was often weakened or not explicitly pronounced. This form is not considered a spelling error but rather a living linguistic practice of its era.
Real-world Usage
Karena si Amat masi banjak kerdja, ia beloem bisa poelang. (Karena si Amat masih banyak kerja, ia belum bisa pulang.)
English Translation
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