Sedelat
Definition & Context
Adverb
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.
A temporal adverb indicating a very short duration or a brief period of time. It serves as a time marker to denote a short pause or an immediate condition within the Banyumasan dialect, functioning as the equivalent of “a moment” or “a while”.
Synonyms & Variants
nggak lama
An informal expression meaning 'not for a long time' or 'a moment'.
sakedap
An adverb of time in Sundanese dialect meaning 'a moment'.
sebentar
In a short period of time or not long.
sediluk
An adverb of time in Javanese dialect meaning 'a moment'.
sekejap
A very short time, as quick as a blink of an eye.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word sedelat originates from the Banyumasan Javanese dialect, widely known as the “Ngapak” dialect, spoken across the Banyumas, Cilacap, Purbalingga, and Kebumen regions of Central Java. Morphologically, it functions as the regional equivalent of sebentar (a short while) in Standard Indonesian. The phrase “sedelat maning” meaning a little while longer is particularly common in everyday speech. The Ngapak dialect is notable for its frank, open pronunciation style and is considered to preserve archaic Old Javanese elements no longer present in the standard Central Javanese dialects of Solo and Yogyakarta.
Real-world Usage
Tunggu sedelat maning, inyong pan adus disit! (Tunggu sebentar lagi, aku mau mandi dulu!)
English Translation
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