Garangan
“A Javanese term referring to a man who tends to flirt with or pursue multiple women simultaneously, similar to a 'womanizer' or 'playboy' in English.”
Explore the diverse Javanese dialects: from polite Kromo to street Ngoko and Ngapak, spoken across Central and East Java.
“A Javanese term referring to a man who tends to flirt with or pursue multiple women simultaneously, similar to a 'womanizer' or 'playboy' in English.”
“Bajigur is a softer euphemism for the crude curse word 'Bajingan' (bastard). Usually spoken by people who are accustomed to speaking Javanese.”
“A form of Javanese “black magic” or occult practice referring to a harmful object or substance covertly inserted, typically into food or drink, with the intent to harm or curse another person through supernatural means.”
“Gentho refers to an individual with a reputation as a troublemaker, often involved in acts of violence, or a member of a hooligan group. This term is often used to describe thugs or brawlers.”
“A condition of being excessively long in duration, surpassing what is considered a reasonable time limit, often causing impatience or discomfort. This word is an “intensified” form of the Javanese root suwe, meaning long or slow.”
“A Javanese word referring to “bone”, the hard connective tissue that forms the skeletal framework of living beings, including humans and animals.”
“The “krama” (formal/polite register) form of the Javanese ngoko word seneng, meaning to feel joyful, happy, or delighted. Used in formal or respectful Javanese speech contexts.”
“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.”
“Indicates the quantity of “once” or a frequency that occurs in a single sequence of events.”
“A state of possessing substantial material assets, wealth, or an abundance of resources. Additionally, this term also represents the condition of being “rich” in a spiritual, inner, or experiential sense, reflecting holistic well-being within the Javanese cultural perspective.”
“A state of anxiety, restlessness, or unease caused by worrying about something negative. The term describes deep and persistent unease, often without clear reason, commonly arising in emotional or psychological contexts.”
“A Javanese Ngoko term referring to “vegetables” or any edible plant used as a cooking ingredient, encompassing various types of greens and garden produce. The term is widely used in Central Java, particularly in the Semarang and Demak areas.”
“To feel profound sorrow, misery, or suffering caused by life's hardships and pressures; experiencing a state of helpless anguish and deep emotional pain.”
“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.”
“An adjective in Javanese language meaning good, beautiful, or fine in quality and appearance. Used to praise or describe something of high aesthetic value or quality.”
“A restrictive adverb indicating that something is exclusively limited to the stated quantity, condition, or matter. Derived from Javanese vocabulary expressing the concept of “sole” or “exclusive” limitation.”
“Feeling unwilling or apprehensive about doing something due to a “sense of deference”, discomfort, or not wanting to hurt another's feelings.”
“A word in the krama register of Javanese and the lemes register of Sundanese meaning age or years of life, used respectfully to refer to how many years a person has lived.”
“A feeling of great joy, happiness, or delight. The term “bungah” describes the emotional state of an individual experiencing profound gladness, satisfaction, or cheerfulness resulting from a favorable or pleasant event.”
“A Javanese word meaning “front” or the side facing a particular direction. Used to indicate position, direction, or location at the forward-facing side of an object or place.”
“A Javanese dialectal form of the word ketupat, referring to the traditional Indonesian rice cake wrapped in woven young coconut leaves and cooked until firm. The pronunciation kupat reflects a natural phonetic adaptation common among Javanese speakers.”
“Unmilled rice grains that have been separated from the stalk but are still enclosed in their “husks”.”
“A state describing something that has already irreversibly occurred, rendering the action futile or regrettable; expresses the sentiment of having done something in vain.”
“A word of negation or denial in the krama alus register of Javanese, meaning “no” or “not”, used as a polite and refined expression to indicate refusal, disagreement, or negation of a statement.”