Tengen
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Tengen refers to a position or direction that indicates the “right side” of an object or a specific perspective. It is the opposite of “kiwa” or left, crucial for indicating relative orientation. Generally, it refers to the direction where most humans exhibit hand dominance.
Synonyms & Variants
dextro
A scientific or medical term referring to the right side or right direction.
kanan
Standard Indonesian equivalent.
sebelah kanan
A phrase indicating a position or direction on the right side.
tengen
The right side in Javanese
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word tengen originates from Javanese tengen meaning 'right'. It is a fundamental vocabulary word for directional pointers commonly used in various Javanese dialects, both Ngoko and Krama.
Real-world Usage
Omahku kae sing neng tengen dalan. (Rumahku yang ada di sebelah kanan jalan itu).
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.