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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 words•Updated periodically

Sethithik wae

“An expression meaning “not even a little bit”. This phrase functions as an intensifier in negative sentences to state the absolute absence or denial of something. The use of “sethithik wae” emphasizes that not the slightest portion of an object or feeling exists.”

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Mripate

“The body part used for vision belonging to someone or something previously mentioned. This term refers to “his/her/its eyes” within the Javanese linguistic context.”

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Dateng

“A preposition used to indicate “destination” or direction of movement toward a place or a person.”

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Tanggap warsa

“Anniversary of birth expressed in the Javanese “krama” (refined/formal) register; the formal equivalent of “ulang tahun” (birthday) in everyday Indonesian, used when addressing elders or in ceremonial contexts.”

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Jeglongan

“A term for a hole or depression in the ground or road surface caused by erosion, damage, or other natural factors. The term often refers to a damaged road condition that is potentially hazardous.”

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Riyoyo

“A Javanese term referring to the celebration of “Eid al-Fitr”, the Islamic holiday observed on the 1st of Syawal following the completion of the Ramadan fasting month. The word is widely used across Central and East Java as a local vernacular equivalent for lebaran.”

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Ngampil

“A verb in the “Krama Inggil” or “Krama Andhap” register of Javanese, meaning to borrow something from another party, serving as the refined and respectful equivalent of the Ngoko form nyilih or silih.”

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Jaburan

“A Javanese cultural tradition, particularly in Central and East Java, consisting of a “communal offering of snacks” and beverages such as traditional market snacks, tea, or coffee, brought by community members on a rotating basis to a mosque or prayer hall, accompanied by Quranic recitation sessions held on specific designated days as part of Islamic religious observance.”

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Pangrasan

“Something felt deeply within the heart or mind; emotional sensitivity or intuition toward a situation or another person's feelings, often arising without words. In Javanese context, refers to 'feelings' that are not spoken but profoundly sensed in the soul.”

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Nganu

“A filler word used when you forget something or don't want to mention it clearly; similar to 'thingy' or 'whatchamacallit'.”

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Dereng

“Krama Javanese language indicating that an action or situation has not yet occurred or has not been realized until now. This word functions as a temporal aspect marker used for formal or polite communication with respected individuals.”

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Sanget

“An adverb indicating a high degree of intensity or magnitude, serving as the krama and krama inggil equivalent of “banget” or “sangat” in Javanese.”

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Mlebu

“The act of “entering” into a space, building, or specific area.”

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Syawalan

“A Javanese cultural tradition celebrated on the seventh day after Eid al-Fitr, also known as “Lebaran Ketupat”, marked by communal gatherings, mutual forgiveness, and the serving of ketupat as a ceremonial dish.”

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Becik

“Describing a quality or condition that is “good”, commendable, or morally correct. This term is frequently used to describe human behavior or the outcome of an action that brings benefit.”

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Inggil

“In the Javanese context, “inggil” refers to the highest level in the Javanese speech level system, known as “krama inggil”, used to show utmost respect to the interlocutor or the person being discussed.”

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Sagedipun

“A derived nominal form in Krama Inggil Javanese, constructed from the base word saged (able, capable) with the possessive suffix -ipun (his/her/its); meaning 'his/her ability' or 'his/her skill', referring to the capacity or competence of a person referenced in a respectful context.”

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Mbrojol

“A verb in Javanese Ngoko that describes the condition of something coming out, protruding, or appearing suddenly, especially to describe objects that emerge or come out quickly from their place.”

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Podo

“An adverb in Javanese Ngoko meaning together or “equally”; used to express that an action or condition is collectively and equally shared by multiple parties.”

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Ngecembeng

“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.”

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Anggitan

“A written composition, literary work, or creative piece authored by someone; equivalent to the common terms “essay”, “writing”, or “composition” in everyday usage.”

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Kae

“A demonstrative pronoun used for objects, people, or situations located “far” from both the speaker and the listener. In Indonesian, it can be translated as “Itu”.”

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Saged

“A verb indicating the “ability” or “capability” to perform an action or signifying a “possibility” within the Javanese Krama speech register.”

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Entek

“A Javanese word meaning exhausted, depleted, or completely gone. Used to describe a state in which a thing, material, or resource has been entirely used up with nothing remaining.”

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