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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

Dugi

“A verb in the krama register of Javanese meaning to arrive or to come to a place. “Dugi” serves as the polite form of the ngoko word teka, used to express the act of arriving.”

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Nggugah

“Taking action to “awaken” or trigger the emergence of a certain feeling, desire, or condition from a silent or passive state. It can also mean waking someone up from sleep.”

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Babaran

“A Javanese Ngoko verb referring to the act of “giving birth”, describing the process of delivering a baby from the womb. Used in everyday informal conversation within Javanese-speaking communities.”

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Jeding

“A large permanent water tank or “basin” located in bathrooms or ablution areas used for storing water.”

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Mriku

“A demonstrative pronoun meaning “to there” or indicating a direction toward a location distant from the speaker.”

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Nggeh

“A greeting or affirmative word in Javanese Krama (respectful speech level) meaning 'yes'. Used to show politeness and respect toward elders, superiors, or in formal situations. Equivalent to 'inggih' in refined Javanese, reflecting etiquette and social hierarchy in Javanese culture.”

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Tampah

“A traditional flat circular kitchen utensil made of “woven bamboo”, primarily used for winnowing rice or as a serving tray for food.”

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Kunyuk

“A Javanese Ngoko term literally meaning “monkey”, but predominantly used as a pejorative label or insult directed at a person perceived as foolish, unruly, or behaving in a crude and animalistic manner.”

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Ndakik-ndakik

“Talking with overly highbrow, complicated, or excessive discussion. A reduplication of “ndakik” (high/excessive).”

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Rene

“A Javanese Ngoko directional word meaning "come here" or "to this place", used to command or invite someone to move toward the speaker's location.”

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Ing

“A preposition used to indicate “location” or “position”.”

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Nuduhake

“The act of showing or presenting something visually or abstractly for others to know. This word is a verbal variant in Javanese that functions to “show” or “indicate” evidence, characteristics, or the existence of something.”

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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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Mejeng

“A “tilted” or “slanted” position of the body while sitting, standing, or riding a vehicle, particularly when on a motorcycle or two-wheeled vehicle.”

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Kemringet

“A Javanese dialectal term describing the state of “sweating” or perspiring, typically caused by heat, physical exertion, or nervousness.”

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Ngapak

“A term for the “dialect” of the Javanese language spoken in the Banyumas region and its surroundings, characterized by the distinct pronunciation of the vowel 'a' which remains open and clear rather than shifting to 'o'.”

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Kelu

“An adjective or verb in Javanese describing the state of being captivated, carried away, or emotionally subdued by the charm, charisma, or exceptional quality of a person; referring to a condition of being so enchanted that one is unable to resist or counter the influence.”

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Iwak

“A Javanese term referring to “fish” or more broadly used to denote any kind of “side dish” served with rice.”

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Buyar

“In a state of being broken, messy, or not functioning properly; an informal synonym for 'destroyed' or 'ruined'.”

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Nanging

“A conjunction used to indicate contrast or opposition in Javanese conversation, functioning as a substitute for 'namun' or 'akan tetapi' in formal Indonesian. In 'ngoko lugu' or 'ngoko alus' forms, it conveys a casual tone while maintaining politeness.”

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Sopo

“Question word used to ask about someone's identity or name, casual version of 'siapa'”

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Ngeliwet

“The act of cooking rice using the traditional Javanese liwet method, in which rice is cooked directly in a pot or clay vessel with water and seasonings until fully absorbed, often performed communally as a culturally significant social activity.”

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Celuk

“A Javanese verb meaning to call or to summon someone, either directly or from a distance. Its passive form diceluk means “to be called” by another person.”

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Kesrimpet

“A state where one's feet or limbs become “entangled” or caught in something, such as cloth or rope, thereby hindering movement.”

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