Tjonto
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A model or pattern used as a reference to be imitated or followed. This term functions as an example or sample that demonstrates the original form or nature of something in a comparison. Derived from the root word contoh in archaic spelling.
Synonyms & Variants
contoh
The standard spelling form in modern Indonesian.
sampel
A technical register variant referring to a small part of a product or population to be examined.
tamsil
A classic or archaic word referring to a parable or example used to explain a teaching.
teladan
A formal synonym emphasizing moral aspects or behavior worthy of imitation.
uswah
A social variant used in Islamic religious contexts to refer to spiritual exemplarity.
pola
Refers to a form or structure used as a reference.
model
A loanword often used in technical or design contexts as an equivalent for example.
tuladan
An archaic form also referring to an example or pattern.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from contoh. The form “tjonto” is a slang lexeme produced by phonological reduction (loss of final -h and vowel adjustments) and by pre-1947 orthographic practice. In the Van Ophuijsen orthography the modern letter “c” was represented as “tj”, which accounts for occurrences of this variant in newspapers, literature, and oral usage of the tempoe doeloe period. The form signals an informal or dialectal register. The phrase “Lain tjonto lagi” is used to indicate a different case/example.
Real-world Usage
Lain tjonto lagi, itoe tak sama. (Lain contoh lagi, itu tidak sama.)
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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