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About Javanese
Javanese has different speech levels for different social contexts.
Speakers
80+ million
Language Family
Austronesian
Writing System
Latin alphabet (historically Javanese script)
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Javanese?
Java is Indonesia's most populated island with rich cultural heritage.
Common Javanese Words
Start your Javanese journey with these essential words and phrases.
Sugeng
Hello/Welcome
SOO-geng
Matur nuwun
Thank you
MAH-toor NOO-woon
Inggih
Yes (polite)
EENG-geeh
Mboten
No (polite)
mBOH-ten
Banyu
Water
BAHN-yoo
Panganan
Food
pah-NGAH-nahn
Kanca
Friend
KAHN-chah
Tresna
Love
TRES-nah
Pamit
Goodbye
PAH-meet
Omah
House
OH-mah
Srengenge
Sun
sreh-NGEH-ngeh
Aku
I/Me (informal)
AH-koo
History of Javanese
Javanese has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 8th century. It was the court language of powerful Javanese kingdoms including Majapahit. The traditional Javanese script, derived from Brahmi, is one of the most aesthetically complex writing systems. Today Javanese is primarily a regional language alongside national Indonesian.
Is Javanese Hard to Learn?
Javanese has three main speech levels (ngoko, madya, krama) that change vocabulary based on social relationships. Basic grammar is straightforward with no verb conjugations or noun genders. The concept of speech levels requires cultural understanding.
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