Terdjoen
Definition & Context
Verb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
To jump or dive downward rapidly, especially into water or from a height. Figuratively, it denotes the act of plunging or actively involving oneself into a specific situation, activity, or field of endeavor.
Synonyms & Variants
jatuh
To move downward or forward in an uncontrolled manner due to loss of balance.
melompat
To propel oneself off the ground or another surface with the force of one's legs, usually to move forward or upward.
nyebur
Informal term for jumping or entering into water, often with a splash.
terjun
To jump or fall downwards, especially into water or from a height.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word terdjoen is the Van Ophuijsen orthographic rendering of the modern Indonesian terjun. The Van Ophuijsen spelling system, officially adopted in 1901 under Dutch colonial administration, represented the /u/ sound as “oe” and the /j/ sound as “dj”, thus transforming terjun into terdjoen. This spelling was standard in Malay-language newspapers, periodicals, and literary works throughout the colonial era until the mid-20th century, before being phased out by the Republican Spelling (1947) and later the Perfected Spelling system (1972).
Real-world Usage
...anak lain jang terdjoen ka dalem kali. (…anak lain yang terjun ke dalam sungai.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
Verified Evidence1
Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch) Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)
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