Synonyms of Tiyang
Synonyms of tiyang are Orang, Wong, Tiyang Sepuh, and Manungsa.
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Meaning of Tiyang
The formal Javanese term for "person" or "human being". It serves as a *krama* register form, signifying respect and politeness toward the interlocutor or a third party. Its equivalent in the *ngoko* or informal register is `wong`.
- OrangDirect equivalent in standard Indonesian.
- WongEquivalent word in the Ngoko (informal) level. Used for peers or younger people.
- Tiyang SepuhPolite term (krama) to refer to parents.
- ManungsaA more philosophical or biological term for human in Javanese.