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Why Learn Javanese?
International travel is made easier and more pleasant when you know Javanese. Understanding Javanese enhances your opportunities in government, business, medicine, law, technology, military, industry, marketing, etc. Acquiring a second language can improve your skills and grades in math and English. Learning about another culture enables you to gain a more profound understanding of your own culture.
Javanese Alphabet & Pronunciation
ꦲ
(ha)
[ha]
(ha)
[ha]
ꦤ
(na)
[na]
(na)
[na]
ꦕ
(ca)
[tʃa]
(ca)
[tʃa]
ꦫ
(ra)
[ra]
(ra)
[ra]
ꦏ
(ka)
[ka]
(ka)
[ka]
ꦢ
(da)
[d̪a]
(da)
[d̪a]
ꦠ
(ta)
[t̪a]
(ta)
[t̪a]
ꦱ
(sa)
[sa]
(sa)
[sa]
ꦮ
(wa)
[wa]
(wa)
[wa]
ꦭ
(la)
[la]
(la)
[la]
ꦥ
(pa)
[pa]
(pa)
[pa]
ꦣ
(dha)
[ɖa]
(dha)
[ɖa]
ꦗ
(ja)
[dʒa]
(ja)
[dʒa]
ꦪ
(ya)
[ja]
(ya)
[ja]
ꦚ
(nya)
[ɲa]
(nya)
[ɲa]
ꦩ
(ma)
[ma]
(ma)
[ma]
ꦒ
(ga)
[ɡa]
(ga)
[ɡa]
ꦧ
(ba)
[ba]
(ba)
[ba]
ꦛ
(tha)
[ʈa]
(tha)
[ʈa]
ꦔ
(nga)
[ŋa]
(nga)
[ŋa]
ꦄ
(a)
[a]
(a)
[a]
ꦆ
(i)
[i]
(i)
[i]
ꦈ
(u)
[u]
(u)
[u]
ꦌ
(e)
[e]
(e)
[e]
ꦎ
(o)
[o]
(o)
[o]
Basic Phrases in Javanese
| Hello | Halo |
|---|---|
| Goodbye | Sugeng |
| Yes | Iya |
| No | Ora |
| Excuse me | Nyuwun pangapunten |
| Please | Nggih |
| Thank you | Matur nuwun |
| You are welcome | Sira olèh |
| Do you speak english | Apa sampeyan ngomong basa Inggris? |
| Do you understand | Apa sampeyan ngerti? |
| I understand | Kula mangertos |
| I do not understand | Aku ora ngerti |
| How are you | Piye kabare? |
| Fine thanks | Apik, matur nuwun! |
| What is your name | Sopo jenengmu |
| My name is | Nami kula |
| Pleased to meet you | Seneng ketemu sampeyan |
Javanese Grammar
Javanese Nouns
| Man | Wong lanang ( ) |
|---|---|
| Woman | Wong wadon ( ) |
| Boy | Bocah lanang ( ) |
| Girl | Wedok |
| Cat | Kucing |
| Dog | Asu |
| Fish | Iwak |
| Water | Banyu |
| Milk | Susu |
| Egg | Endhog |
| House | Omah |
| Flower | Kembang |
| Tree | Wit |
| Shirt | Klambi |
| Pants | Celonone |
Javanese Adjectives
Colors in Javanese
| Black | Ireng |
|---|---|
| White | Putih |
| Red | Abang |
| Orange | Oranye |
| Yellow | Kuning |
| Green | Ijo |
| Blue | Biru |
| Purple | Wungu |
| Pink | Jambon |
| Gray | Werna abu-abu |
| Brown | Coklat |
Numbers in Javanese
| Zero | Nol |
|---|---|
| One | Siji |
| Two | Loro |
| Three | Telu |
| Four | Sekawan |
| Five | Lima |
| Six | Ono |
| Seven | Pitu |
| Eight | Wolung |
| Nine | Nine |
| Ten | Sepuluh |
| Eleven | Sewelas |
| Twelve | Rolas |
| Twenty | Puluh |
| Thirty | Telung puluh |
| Forty | Patang puluh |
| Fifty | Sèket |
| Sixty | Sewidak |
| Seventy | Pitung puluh |
| Eighty | Wolung puluh |
| Ninety | Sangang puluh |
| Hundred | Atus |
| Thousand | Sewu |
Javanese Verbs
| To be | Dadi |
|---|---|
| To have | Duwe |
| To want | Pengin |
| To need | Perlu |
| To help | Nulung |
| To go | Tindak ning |
| To come | Teka |
| To eat | Mangan |
| To drink | Ngombe |
| To speak | Ngomong |
Building Simple Sentences
More Complex Javanese Sentences
| And | Lan |
|---|---|
| Or | Utawa |
| But | Nanging |
| Because | Amarga |
| With | Karo |
| Also | Uga |
| However | Nanging |
| Neither | Sanadyan |
| Nor | Uga ora |
| If | Yen |
| Then | Banjur |
Useful Javanese Vocabulary
Javanese Questions
| Who | Sinten |
|---|---|
| What | Apa |
| When | Kapan |
| Where | Ing pundi |
| Why | Napa |
| How | Kepriye |
| How many | Wonten pinten |
| How much | Pinten |
Days of the Week in Javanese
| Monday | Senin |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Esuk |
| Wednesday | Rebo |
| Thursday | Kamis |
| Friday | Jumuah |
| Saturday | Sabtu |
| Sunday | Minggu |
| Yesterday | Wingi |
| Today | Dina iki |
| Tomorrow | Sesuk |
Months in Javanese
| January | Januari |
|---|---|
| February | Februari |
| March | Maret |
| April | April |
| May | Mei |
| June | Juni |
| July | Juli |
| August | Agustus |
| September | September |
| October | Oktober |
| November | November |
| December | Desember |
Seasons in Javanese
| Winter | Mangsa |
|---|---|
| Spring | Spring |
| Summer | Musim panas |
| Autumn | Musim gugur |
Telling Time in Javanese
| What time is it | Kados pipa |
|---|---|
| Hours | Jam |
| Minutes | Menit |
| Seconds | Detik |
| O clock | Esuk |
| Half | Separo |
| Quarter past | Waktu kepungkur |
| Before | Sadurunge |
| After | Sawise |