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  3. sopo

Sopo

/jv/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).
Javanese•1 meaning found
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This definition has been reviewed by linguists and community consensus for accuracy.
casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Javanese
Topic: Javanese. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
jawa
Region: jawa. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
Verified
This definition has been reviewed by linguists and community consensus for accuracy.

Definition & Context

Question word used to ask about someone's identity or name, casual version of 'siapa'

Synonyms & Variants

sapa

sapa

Non-standard or informal form of 'siapa', often used in daily conversation in some regions.

Register Variant
siae

siae

Interrogative word to ask for someone's identity or name in Sundanese.

Dialect Variant
siapa

siapa

Interrogative word to ask for someone's identity or name. Standard and commonly used form.

Synonym
sinten

sinten

Interrogative word to ask for someone's identity or name in Javanese krama inggil (polite speech level).

Dialect Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Originates from Javanese language, commonly used in daily conversations especially in Central and East Java

Real-world Usage

Sopo sing telpon mau? Kok nggak diangkat. (Siapa yang telpon tadi? Kok tidak diangkat)

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