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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

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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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

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.”

1 meanings

Kemringet

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

1 meanings

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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Nggegirisi

“Something that causes an extraordinary sense of fear or is extremely frightening, often used to describe atmosphere, sounds, or events that trigger intense emotional tension among Javanese speakers.”

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Kene

“A demonstrative pronoun referring to a location or position close to the speaker, meaning “here”.”

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Sung

“A negation-emphatic particle in the Banyumasan (Ngapak) dialect of Javanese, used to express disbelief, surprise, or to seek reconfirmation of a statement. Functionally equivalent to "Really?" or "Are you serious?" in standard usage.”

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Panjenengan

“A second-person singular pronoun used to refer to the second person with a high degree of respect or formality in Javanese language.”

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Sandhangan

“Any form of clothing or body covering; in Javanese context, refers broadly to garments and all “attire” worn in daily life.”

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Pecetan

“A traditional “post-prayer gathering” snack or light meal served to guests after the conclusion of a religious recitation event, characteristic of Central Javanese communities as an expression of gratitude and hospitality.”

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Sampun

“A Javanese particle meaning “already” or “done”, representing the polite (krama) form of “wis” in Javanese dialect, indicating the completion of an action or event.”

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Nggawa

“To “carry” or “transport” something from one location to another. This active verb refers to the action of moving an object by holding or supporting it so that it changes position together with the subject who is performing the action.”

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Tumeka

“A Javanese verb meaning to reach or to arrive at a certain point, place, or time. It is the krama (polite register) form of teka, used in both formal written and spoken Javanese.”

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Jeblos

“A verb meaning to “stumble” or “fall” into a hole, crevice, or a lower place accidentally.”

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Amarga

“A conjunction or particle used to explain the reason, basis, or motive behind an event. It connects an effect clause with a cause clause to establish a causality relationship, literally meaning “because” or “due to”.”

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Namung

“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.”

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