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Javanese

Explore the diverse Javanese dialects: from polite Kromo to street Ngoko and Ngapak, spoken across Central and East Java.

353 words•Updated periodically

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.”

1 meanings

Bajigur

“Bajigur is a softer euphemism for the crude curse word 'Bajingan' (bastard). Usually spoken by people who are accustomed to speaking Javanese.”

1 meanings

Gremet

“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.”

2 meanings

Gentho

“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.”

1 meanings

Sugih

“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.”

1 meanings

Sumelang

“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.”

1 meanings

Balung

“A Javanese word referring to “bone”, the hard connective tissue that forms the skeletal framework of living beings, including humans and animals.”

1 meanings

Nelongso

“To feel profound sorrow, misery, or suffering caused by life's hardships and pressures; experiencing a state of helpless anguish and deep emotional pain.”

1 meanings

Diterke

“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.”

1 meanings

Sungkan

“Feeling unwilling or apprehensive about doing something due to a “sense of deference”, discomfort, or not wanting to hurt another's feelings.”

1 meanings

Sae

“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.”

1 meanings

Yuswa

“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.”

1 meanings

Bungah

“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.”

1 meanings

Ngarep

“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.”

1 meanings

Tiwas

“A state describing something that has already irreversibly occurred, rendering the action futile or regrettable; expresses the sentiment of having done something in vain.”

1 meanings

Sanes

“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.”

1 meanings

Gabah

“Unmilled rice grains that have been separated from the stalk but are still enclosed in their “husks”.”

1 meanings

Nduk

“A familiar term of address or vocational marker in Javanese culture used specifically for daughters or younger females. It is an apheresis of the root word genduk signifying affection, emotional intimacy, and internal family hierarchy within social and domestic interactions.”

1 meanings

Sugeng

“A greeting or opening word used to express wishes for “safety” or “well-being” within specific time contexts or events.”

1 meanings

Wes

“An interjection or particle indicating that an action or condition has been “finished” or “already” occurred. Often used to confirm or affirm completion of something.”

1 meanings

Niki

“A demonstrative word in krama-level Javanese meaning “this”, used to refer to an object, person, or situation in close proximity to the speaker.”

1 meanings

Kiyat

“Possessing a “sturdy” or resilient physical or mental condition. This term refers to substantial strength or durability.”

1 meanings

Gasik

“Describes a condition or action that occurs earlier than the scheduled, predetermined, or expected time. This word is an informal Javanese equivalent of the standard Indonesian “lebih awal” (earlier, ahead of schedule).”

1 meanings

Kupat

“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.”

1 meanings
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