Mlengos
Definition & Context
A Javanese word meaning to daydream, stare blankly, or gaze vacantly while lost in thought
Synonyms & Variants
bengong
To be stunned or fixated with an empty mind, often due to astonishment or confusion.
melamun
To daydream, to think or imagine something with an empty mind, not focusing on the surrounding reality.
ngalamun
Dialectal variation or informal form of 'melamun' common in some regions, especially Java.
ngelamun
Informal or casual form of 'melamun', often used in daily conversation.
termenung
To sit or stand in deep thought, often pondering something seriously.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from Javanese Ngoko level, commonly used to describe someone who is daydreaming or not paying attention to their surroundings. Widely used in daily conversations in Central and East Java
Real-world Usage
Kowe kok mlengos wae, lagi mikir apa to? (Kamu kok bengong saja, sedang mikir apa sih?)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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