ngalor-ngidul
“Talking all over the place without a clear point.”
A complete registry of every word that defines the Indonesian identity today. From street slang to regional wisdom.
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“Talking all over the place without a clear point.”
“The word 'tahoen' in the context of 'tempoe doeloe' refers to the use of the word 'year' with the old spelling that was used during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia.”
“Vibe coding is a term in software development that uses Artificial Intelligence; other terms include 'AI-assisted coding', 'prompt engineering for development', or 'generative AI development'. The term vibe coding only emerged around early 2025.”
“Rapid switching between multiple tasks or applications, typically causing reduced focus and productivity.”
“A familiar term for referring to a loved one, similar to 'sayang'.”
“Moedah is an adjective meaning easy, not difficult, or simple in classical Malay. Often used in contexts of simplicity or ease of doing something.”
“Nyaah is a Sundanese particle or suffix that emphasizes complaints, grumbling, or mild protest with a tone of slight dissatisfaction.”
“Good sound quality, melodious, or satisfactory performance; often used for singing, birds, or anything with pleasing results.”
“Literally. Used for emphasis, often hyperbolically.”
“To feel or sense something subjectively.”
“Taking a break or vacation for mental refreshment.”
“Used to affirm or agree with someone’s opinion.”
“Rakjat is a term referring to ordinary people or the common masses during the tempoe doeloe (the old days) of the Dutch East Indies. The word describes the lower social class that had no special status or high rank, unlike the priyayi, government officials, or nobility.”
“A condition when internet connection suddenly disconnects, becomes slow, or unresponsive, causing a device or application to malfunction or freeze”
“A cultural expression meaning something is improper or discouraged.”
“'Mantul' is used to express something cool or awesome.”
“'Ane' is an informal form of 'saya' meaning 'I' that's commonly used in everyday conversations. It comes from the Arabic word 'Ana', which also means 'I'.”
“Soeka is an archaic form of 'suka' in classical Malay, meaning to like, enjoy, or be pleased with something. Often used in contexts of personal preference or agreement.”
“A filler word used when you forget something or don't want to mention it clearly; similar to 'thingy' or 'whatchamacallit'.”
“Urang is a slang term in everyday language meaning 'we' or 'us', commonly used in the Sundanese region.”