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“A passive verb in Javanese ngoko register meaning to be escorted or to be taken somewhere by another person. It is the passive form of the root verb terne or terke, referring to the act of accompanying or delivering someone or something to a destination.”

“An archaic spelling of mulai, meaning to begin or to commence an action, activity, or state. The word marks the starting point of a process or event, whether in the context of time, work, or a particular ongoing condition.”

“An archaic spelling of the word “rumah” (house/dwelling), referring to a building used as a place of residence, written according to the Van Ophuijsen orthographic system prevalent during the Dutch colonial era.”

“An old term for 'acne' or 'blemish' on the skin, commonly used in the 'tempo doeloe' era to describe a bumpy skin condition.”

“A trait or condition describing a person who rarely or never socializes, spends most of their time in solitude, and lacks an active social life. The term “nolep” characterizes individuals who prefer solitary activities such as gaming, consuming online content, or staying indoors over engaging with others.”

“The condition of water that pools or stagnates on a surface, typically after rainfall. This is an active verbal form in the ngoko register of Javanese, describing the state of water that does not flow and forms a “puddle” or “pool” on the ground or flat surface.”

“A slang term formed by blending bokap (father) and nyokap (mother), used to refer to both parents collectively.”

“An intense feeling of embarrassment, often mixed with shyness or nervousness, especially when around someone admired or liked. This condition is marked by physical reactions such as a flushed face, difficulty speaking, or uncontrollable awkward behavior.”

“Feeling embarrassed, reluctant, or uncomfortable due to concern about appearing beneath one's dignity or being perceived as lacking self-respect by others. The word describes an awkward feeling that arises when a person senses that their actions or situation may diminish their “social image” in the eyes of those around them.”

“An informal affirmative expression used to casually signal agreement or confirmation, equivalent to the formal iya (yes). Typically delivered in a lighthearted, non-formal register.”

“A casual and informal term for a “domestic helper”, referring to a person employed to carry out household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, and managing daily domestic needs within another person's home.”

“A conjunction in Javanese Krama register serving a dual function: (1) expressing a causal relationship, equivalent to “because”; (2) marking the beginning of a time period, equivalent to “since”. Commonly found in classical Javanese literary texts and formal speech.”

“Second-person singular pronoun used to address or refer to the person being spoken to directly, equivalent to “you” in formal speech. The word carries a neutral to familiar tone, commonly used in casual conversations between peers or people who are already acquainted with one another.”

“The act of pretending to be calm and unbothered when one is actually panicking, nervous, or under pressure. The word describes a deliberately composed facial expression or behavior meant to appear as though everything is fine, while the inner state is the opposite. Commonly used to mock or humorously describe someone's reaction.”

“Second-person pronoun in the East Javanese (Suroboyoan) dialect, equivalent to you (singular or plural), used in the ngoko register among peers or close acquaintances.”

“Possessing important meaning or being “meaningful”. It indicates a significant impact or strong relevance to a particular “situation” or “phenomenon”. Something “significant” demonstrates its “important existence” that cannot be disregarded or underestimated in a specific “context”.”

“Paradigm is a framework or “way of thinking” that shapes an individual's or “community's model of thought” in understanding and engaging with the world, often encompassing interconnected theories, beliefs, and methodologies to explain existing phenomena.”

“The situation or “background” information surrounding an event, statement, or particular “meaning”, thereby assisting in a more accurate and complete understanding of it.”

“Integritas is a “quality” or condition indicating a complete and unblemished unity. It encompasses the wholeness and consistency of strong “moral values” and ethics.”

“A psychological state of excessive and disproportionate anxiety or worry about a situation, often without a strong or rational basis. Used in colloquial contexts to describe someone who is overly suspicious, threatened, or restless.”

“An informal slang abbreviation of negative thinking, referring to a pessimistic attitude or behavior that tends to doubt, catastrophize, or perceive the negative side of a situation, person, or event.”

“The process of “self-adjustment” to new environmental conditions or changes occurring in an organism, group, or system, to maintain its survival or function. This involves modifying behavior or structures to interact effectively with the changing “environment”.”

“The inherent “nature” or core of something that makes it unique and differentiates it from other things, often referring to the most important or fundamental part that underlies its existence or true character.”

“Archaic spelling of bangun, referring to the act of rising from sleep or a seated position; transitioning from an inactive to an active state.”