Sitok
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
Abbreviation of the Javanese phrase 'Siji tok' meaning 'only one' or 'just one'. Used to express minimal quantity or emphasize a single choice.
Synonyms & Variants
cuma satu
Casual Indonesian expression meaning 'only one', often used in daily conversation.
hanya satu
Standard Indonesian phrase emphasizing a single quantity.
satu saja
Standard Indonesian phrase literally meaning 'only one'.
seiji
Another form of 'siji' (one) in some Javanese dialects, often used in the same context as 'sitok'.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Etymology derives from Javanese Ngoko contraction 'siji' (one) and particle 'tok' (only/just). Commonly used in everyday conversation among Javanese speakers to express simplicity or quantity limitation with a casual and informal tone.
Real-world Usage
Kowe pengen pirang cangkir kopi? Sitok ae, aku lagi diet ngombe kopi. (Kamu mau berapa cangkir kopi? Satu saja, aku lagi diet minum kopi.)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.