Urug
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
Verb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
The process of “piling up” or “filling” soil or other materials to level, raise, or shape a land surface.
mengisi
Another standard Indonesian word that can replace 'urug' in certain contexts.
menguruk
To fill or backfill with soil or other materials, often for construction or land leveling purposes.
menimbun
Standard Indonesian equivalent with a similar meaning.
menimbuni
To repeatedly or extensively perform the act of filling something.
meratakan
To make a surface flat or of equal height, often by adding or removing material.
tandhes
Another Javanese term related to land arrangement, often as a subsequent step after 'urug'.
The word urug originates from Javanese, literally meaning to pile up or fill. This concept is widely used in the context of construction, agriculture, or land arrangement in Javanese regions. This term is commonly found in daily conversations as well as technical instructions in Javanese-speaking areas, referring to the activity of adding materials such as soil, sand, or stones for construction purposes.
Tanah kene kudu diurug dhisik ben rata. (Tanah di sini harus ditimbun dulu biar rata.)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.