Mbok menawa

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An expression of possibility or hope.

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Similar to 'perhaps'.

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Mbok menawa sesuk udane mandheg.

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Definition & Context

Javanese expression meaning 'who knows' or 'perhaps', used to express possibility or hope

Usage Notes

From Javanese 'mbok' (perhaps) and 'menawa' (if). Commonly used in daily Javanese conversations to express possibility with a hopeful or anticipatory tone

Real-world Usage

Nggowo payung wae, mbok menawa udan sore iki. (Bawa payung saja, barangkali hujan nanti sore)

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