Wes
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
Particle
A minor function word that does not belong to any of the major word classes.
An interjection or particle indicating that an action or condition has been “finished” or “already” occurred. Often used to confirm or affirm completion of something.
beres
An adjective meaning finished, tidy, or no longer problematic. Often used in informal conversation.
rampung
More general synonym for 'finished' in Indonesian.
sudah
Standard Indonesian equivalent.
telah
Indicates an action that has been done.
selesai
The standard formal Indonesian equivalent of 'wes', expressing a completed or finished condition without regional nuance.
kelar
An informal/slang synonym of 'wes' commonly used in casual cross-regional conversations in Indonesia, meaning 'done' or 'finished' with a more casual and urban nuance.
Wes is a shortened form or variant of uwis or uwes in Javanese ngoko speech level, meaning 'already' or 'finished'. This word serves as a perfective aspect marker, indicating that an action has been completed. In the context of Javanese language, differences in speech levels determine the usage of this word's equivalents, with sampun being a more polite form in Javanese krama.
Wes bar durung garapanmu? (Sudah selesai belum pekerjaanmu?)
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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