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Javanese

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

292 words•Updated periodically

Kejlungup

“Kejlungup means to fall forward uncontrollably, typically in a sudden or accidental manner.”

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Ndusel

“A word in Javanese that means to push or nudge something gently or slowly. It can also mean to rub a body part against another person.”

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Memedi

“A term referring to a supernatural being or spirit believed to inhabit specific places, particularly in Javanese traditional beliefs; often used figuratively to describe something mysterious or frightening that is not visible but felt to exist.”

1 meanings

Coeg

“A vulgar interjection used to express intense frustration, anger, or shock. It is a euphemistic spelling variation of the terms cok or jancuk that functions as a coarse profanity or emotional intensifier in informal social media discourse.”

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Kiwa

“An adverb of position or direction referring to the side of the body opposite to the right. In the Ngoko language level, this term is used to indicate geographical location, spatial orientation, or parts of the human body located on the left. It is pronounced “Kiwo”.”

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Pirantos

“A noun in the Krama register of Javanese referring to a “tool” or “equipment”; an object used as an instrument or means to carry out a particular task or activity. It is the refined equivalent of the Ngoko form piranti.”

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Bondho

“Bondho refers to capital, wealth, or provisions. This word is often used in the context of material possessions or resources one has.”

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Tur

“A coordinative conjunction in Javanese meaning "and" or "also", used to connect two clauses or phrases indicating addition of information or events occurring simultaneously or sequentially.”

1 meanings

Cilik

“An adjective meaning “small” in size, dimension, or quantity. An informal or colloquial form of the standard word “kecil” commonly used in Javanese language and everyday conversational contexts.”

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Amergi

“A subordinating conjunction in Javanese used to indicate a reason or cause. This word is the krama or formal register, employed to show respect to the interlocutor, functioning identically to “because” or “since” in a formal context.”

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Tembung

“The smallest meaningful unit of language in the Javanese linguistic tradition; equivalent to the Indonesian “kata” (word). Refers to any spoken or written unit carrying independent meaning, used across both ngoko (informal) and krama (formal) Javanese registers.”

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Lajeng

“A Javanese Krama “conjunction” expressing sequential order of actions or events; equivalent to “then” or “afterward” in formal English. Used to link two clauses or sentences indicating events that occur in succession.”

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Pitutur

“Moral messages, guidance, or life advice given by elders or wise figures to provide behavioral “enlightenment” to others.”

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Ireng

“An adjective in Javanese Ngoko register meaning black, referring to the darkest color resembling charcoal, soot, or the darkness of night. Used to describe the color of objects, skin, hair, or any item bearing the darkest pigment in the color spectrum.”

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Nggapleki

“In Javanese (especially the East Javanese dialect), nggapleki means to criticize, insult, or belittle someone with harsh words. It usually carries a mocking or humiliating tone.”

2 meanings

Mesem

“To perform a facial expression by turning up the corners of the mouth without making a sound to express happiness, affection, or friendliness. This term is an “informal” or dialectal version of the word “tersenyum”.”

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Sasmito

“A Javanese proper name derived from the root sasmita, meaning "sign", "omen", or "subtle signal", referring to a hidden or symbolic indication used in Javanese literary and mystical traditions.”

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Pinarak

“A Javanese krama inggil verb meaning 'please sit' or 'please come in', often used to invite someone into the speaker's place.”

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Dibengoki

“Passive form of the Javanese verb mbengok, meaning to be shouted at or to become the target of someone's yelling or loud verbal outburst. Used in informal Javanese-influenced Indonesian speech to describe the act of being “yelled at” by another person.”

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Priyantun

“The “Krama Inggil” (highest honorific register) form of the Javanese word wong (person/people); refers to an individual, especially one of noble, educated, or esteemed standing. Equivalent to 'person' or 'someone' in Indonesian, but carries a strong connotation of respect and deference.”

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Ngono

“A demonstrative adverb in ngoko Javanese referring to a specific manner, condition, or behavior. It functions to indicate similarity or consistency with something previously mentioned or understood in informal conversation, conveying the meaning of “like that” or “in that way”.”

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Bae

“An adverb in Javanese dialect meaning only or “just”, used to limit or simplify a statement.”

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Pripun

“An interrogative word used to ask about “manner”, “condition”, or “opinion” in the Javanese polite speech register.”

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Gangsal

“The cardinal number equivalent to five in the Javanese numeral system, used in everyday speech and Javanese cultural traditions.”

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