Keplongor
“A condition of extreme thirst; an intense sensation of thirst that prompts an immediate need to drink. The term “Keplongor” is used in informal Javanese varieties, particularly in Central Java.”
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“A condition of extreme thirst; an intense sensation of thirst that prompts an immediate need to drink. The term “Keplongor” is used in informal Javanese varieties, particularly in Central Java.”
“An archaic spelling variant of punya, meaning to have or indicating “possession” of something; commonly found in colonial-era Malay texts.”
“An affirmative word in polite Javanese (Krama register) used as a response to acknowledge a call or request, equivalent to “yes” or “I hear you” in Indonesian. Typically addressed to elders but also used among peers in a courteous tone.”
“The front side, surface, or initial face of an object, specifically referring to a “page” number within the context of letters or official documents. It is the archaic spelling of muka used to denote a specific location or position in correspondence sheets.”
“Archaic term for jiwa referring to the human soul, spirit, or spiritual life force. It defines the internal essence of a person distinct from the physical body, acting as the center of human emotion and thought within literary and social contexts.”
“Husband or wife of one's child. Informal/slang variant of “menantu”, often reflecting the colloquial mantu form and historically spelled as “mantoe”.”
“A verb meaning to direct a finger or a long object toward a specific target to indicate, command, or explain. This word is the archaic spelling of tunjuk, used to denote intent or to highlight something so it becomes the center of attention.”
“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.”
“A state of misfortune or bad luck befalling a person; an expression of calamity or ill fate used in colonial-era Malay-Indonesian, representing an archaic spelling variant of the word “celaka”.”
“An archaic spelling of “minggu”, referring to a unit of seven days or the seventh day of the week, written according to the Van Ophuijsen orthographic system used during the Dutch colonial era.”
“Archaic spelling of jauh, referring to a condition of great physical or metaphorical distance between two points or places; not near or proximate.”
“A word used to indicate a specific “time” or hour of the day; an archaic spelling of pukul commonly used during the Dutch colonial era in the Dutch East Indies.”
“A negation or denial word representing an archaic spelling variant of tidak, used in colonial-era Malay texts to express negation or refusal of a statement.”
“An archaic and informal spelling variant of masih, meaning still or continuing to be in an unchanged state or condition up to the time referenced.”
“An archaic spelling of kerja, referring to labor or work performed by an individual to earn a livelihood or fulfill daily obligations.”
“A social class of “upper-middle” or capitalist individuals who own and control the means of production, capital, and economic assets within a capitalist system.”
“A biochemical process in plants, algae, and certain bacteria to produce chemical energy by converting solar radiation. This mechanism transforms water and carbon dioxide into complex organic compounds such as glucose and releases oxygen as a byproduct within the ecosystem.”
“The total sum of chemical processes within a living organism that convert food and nutrients into energy through anabolism and catabolism. This process is essential for maintaining life, cell growth, and the excretion of biological waste to sustain internal stability.”
“A scientific analytical technique that studies the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter to determine the structure, composition, or physical properties of a substance. This method measures the intensity of light absorbed, emitted, or scattered as a function of wavelength or frequency.”
“A branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of “being” and “reality”. In logical classification, it refers to a formal system defining categories, properties, and relationships between entities within a specific domain of knowledge.”
“Having contradictory feelings, attitudes, or thoughts simultaneously toward a subject or situation. This condition is characterized by the presence of two opposing values or impulses that coexist, resulting in hesitation or uncertainty in decision-making.”
“A conjunction indicating “cause” or “reason”; often used in an informal context as a substitute for the word “karena” (because).”
“A Javanese term referring to a female person or an individual of the “female” sex; widely used in Ngoko register and everyday Javanese conversation.”
“The “krama” (refined register) form in Javanese referring to a woman or female, used as the polite equivalent of the ngoko word wadon.”