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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

Ndrawasi

“A condition of intense shuddering, fear, or deep dread experienced when confronting something frightening, dangerous, or unsettling. The sensation is simultaneously physical and emotional, often triggering goosebumps and an overwhelming feeling of drawasi that is difficult to control.”

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Kethek

“A term for “monkey” in the Javanese ngoko speech level, frequently used as an insult or a familiar nickname among peers.”

1 meanings

Mriki

“A locative adverb indicating a direction or location near the speaker in polite Javanese. It is used to direct the interlocutor to come to or look at the speaker's current position.”

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Wedi

“A psychological state of “fear” or anxiety regarding something perceived as dangerous or unpleasant.”

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Kejlungup

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

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Endog

“A Javanese Ngoko word referring to “egg”, a round object produced by female animals, especially poultry such as chickens, ducks, or birds, which contains an embryo or is used as a food ingredient.”

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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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Embuh

“A Javanese interjection expressing ignorance or lack of knowledge regarding a matter, situation, or question. Equivalent to “I don't know” in standard Indonesian.”

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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.”

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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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Isuk

“A unit of time referring to the early part of the day or the period after sunrise until approaching noon.”

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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.”

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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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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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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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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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Kolu

“The ability or willingness of a person to “swallow” or consume food and drink, usually influenced by physical condition or psychological state.”

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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

Piye

“An interrogative word in Javanese ngoko register used to inquire about the manner, condition, or opinion regarding a matter. This term is equivalent to the word “how” and is strictly used with peers or younger individuals in informal social contexts.”

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