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  3. Senep

Senep

/jv/
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Javanese
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Definition & Context

A state of being tedious, monotonous, or causing boredom and fatigue; can also refer to something with an unpleasant smell or disagreeable quality depending on context.

Usage Notes or Etymology

The term 'senep' is a Central Javanese dialect expression conveying feelings of fatigue or boredom toward repetitive situations. Its usage is highly contextual and the meaning can shift based on speaker intonation and the situation discussed, whether emotional tedium or physical discomfort.

Real-world Usage

Wis senep rasane dadi warga kota Jakarta, amben dino macet. (Sudah terasa membosankan menjadi warga kota Jakarta, setiap hari macet.)

English Translation
I'm already fed up with being a Jakarta city resident, traffic jams every single day.

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