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  3. Sagedipun

Sagedipun

/jv/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).
Javanese•1 meaning found
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Tone: polite. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
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Topic: Javanese. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
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Region: jawa. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

Noun

Noun

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 derived nominal form in Krama Inggil Javanese, constructed from the base word saged (able, capable) with the possessive suffix -ipun (his/her/its); meaning 'his/her ability' or 'his/her skill', referring to the capacity or competence of a person referenced in a respectful context.

Synonyms & Variants

kemampuannya

kemampuannya

Standard Indonesian equivalent of `sagedipun`.

synonym
kepandaiannya

kepandaiannya

Standard Indonesian synonym emphasizing the intellectual aspect of `sagedipun`.

synonym
kecakapannya

kecakapannya

Standard Indonesian synonym with a nuance of practical proficiency.

synonym
kaprigelanipun

kaprigelanipun

Synonymous with `sagedipun` but places more emphasis on physical or technical skill.

synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

The word sagedipun is a derived form of saged, which is the Krama Inggil equivalent of the Ngoko word bisa (able/can) in Javanese. The suffix -ipun is the third-person singular possessive suffix in the Krama register, equivalent to the Ngoko suffix -e or -ne (e. G. , bisane). Morphologically, this formation follows a productive pattern in Krama Javanese: Krama base word + suffix -ipun to express possession or attribution to a respected third party. The use of sagedipun reflects the highly structured Javanese “unggah-ungguh” (speech etiquette) system, in which word choice signals the speaker's social positioning and respect toward the person being discussed. This form is commonly found in Classical Javanese literary texts, serat manuscripts, and kakawin poetry, as well as in formal keraton (royal court) discourse.

Real-world Usage

Awit saking manis sarta sagedipun, tetiyang sakunjaran sami kelu sadaya. (Karena kemanisan dan kepandaiannya, semua orang di penjara itu terpesona semua.)

English Translation
Because of his charm and ability, everyone in the prison was utterly captivated.

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