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Javanese

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

378 wordsβ€’Updated periodically

Muwah-muwuh

β€œA state of extreme abundance or excess, surpassing reasonable limits in quantity or degree; used to describe conspicuous plenty in material possessions, clothing, food, or other aspects of life.”

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Akeh

β€œAkeh refers to a large or numerous quantity, often used in informal or slang contexts in the Javanese region to express something in a greater quantity than usual.”

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Goroh

β€œAn act or statement that does not conform to the truth, used in the ngoko register of Javanese to express the act of β€œlying” or being dishonest.”

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Kondur

β€œThe krama inggil form in Javanese language meaning to return home or to go back to one's place of origin, used exclusively as an honorific expression when referring to or speaking about a person of higher social standing or older age. It is the refined equivalent of mulih (ngoko) and the Indonesian word β€œpulang”.”

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Kaleh

β€œA Javanese dialectal word meaning two or referring to the condition of being together, in unison, or paired within a single act or state of existence.”

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Kemebul

β€œAn adjective describing the state of steam or smoke billowing out continuously and visibly, typically caused by the β€œheat” of food or beverages.”

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Nggremeng

β€œTo speak or grumble in a low, unclear voice, usually expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance”

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Kados niki

β€œThe phrase β€œkados niki” refers to a comparison or similarity with something being discussed or pointed at directly, translated as β€œlike this” in the Javanese krama inggil register.”

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Bali

β€œA verb in Javanese Ngoko register meaning to return to one's place of origin, home, or previous point of departure. It functions as the informal Javanese equivalent of the standard Indonesian word β€œpulang”.”

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Gembrot

β€œA Javanese adjective referring to a body condition that is fat or large, synonymous with 'gendut' in Indonesian.”

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Dadi'ne

β€œSomething that happens as a consequence of a cause or action; the final result of an event.”

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Kepethuk

β€œA Javanese verb meaning to accidentally or unexpectedly encounter someone; the informal equivalent of the Indonesian β€œbertemu”, specifically connoting a chance or unplanned meeting rather than a deliberate one.”

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Alum

β€œTo undergo the process of losing freshness, firmness, or strength, often related to plants lacking water or something losing spirit and vitality.”

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Tali goci

β€œA bridle or harness made of string that connects the kite's frame to the flying line to manage balance and flight angle. This term refers to the primary β€œbridle” that determines the object's stability while in the air.”

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Ndherek

β€œA krama andhap verb used to express the act of following, accompanying, or joining someone of higher social status. It reflects the subject's politeness and humility by positioning themselves behind or under the guidance of the respected party.”

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Kiwo

β€œIndicates the direction β€œleft”, which is the side of the body opposite to the right or the direction the left hand points, often used in giving directions or positions.”

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Semribit

β€œA Javanese adjective describing the sensation of a gentle breeze that blows slowly and carries a cool or refreshing feeling, typically experienced in open spaces during the morning or late afternoon.”

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Pindho

β€œAn adverbial marker indicating β€œtwice” or the second occurrence in a sequence of events.”

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Dumeh

β€œA conjunction indicating β€œcause” or β€œreason”; often used in an informal context as a substitute for the word β€œkarena” (because).”

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Pimen

β€œAn informal or slang form of the interrogative word β€œhow” in Javanese, specifically the Banyumasan (Ngapak) dialect. Used to ask about a β€œmethod” or β€œcondition”.”

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Niku

β€œA Javanese demonstrative pronoun in the krama register used to indicate an object, situation, or matter located far from the speaker but near the listener. This term functions as the formal equivalent of kuwi and corresponds to the English word β€œthat”.”

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Badogan

β€œA term in the East Javanese (Suroboyoan) dialect referring to β€œfood” or β€œa meal”, used in the ngoko register as an informal equivalent of the standard Indonesian makanan (food).”

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Kados niku

β€œA demonstrative adverb in the krama madya level of Javanese expressing similarity or comparison to something distant from the speaker. It functions semantically as the equivalent of β€œlike κ·Έthat” to denote a previously mentioned method, condition, or quality with a medium level of politeness.”

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Ngene

β€œA demonstrative adverb in the ngoko register of Javanese used to indicate a specific method, condition, or position situated near the speaker. It serves as a proximal pointer meaning β€œlike this” or β€œin this manner”.”

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