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Javanese Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Javanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will introduce you to words related to clothes in Javanese, which are commonly used in daily conversation. Knowledge of these words will help you use Javanese language more confidently and interact more fluently with native Javanese speakers. You can also use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to also check out our Javanese Vocabulary.

Clothing in Javanese

Below are some commonly used words related to clothing in Javanese:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
kethoprak	kə.tʰo.prɑk	traditional Javanese costume
kemben	kəm.bən	Javanese traditional bustier
blangkon	blɑŋ.kon	Javanese traditional headdress
sabuk	sɔ.bok	belt
jaket	dʒɑ.kət	jacket
kaos	kɑ.os	shirt
celana	tsə.lɑ.nə	pants/trousers
rok	rok	skirt
sepatu	sə.pɑ.tu	shoes
topi	to.pi	hat/cap

Dialogue

Below is a dialogue to help you see these words in context:

• Person 1: Kethoprak iki cocog karo kemben sing takono, ora 'mbulet kaya sing melu dalan kaya rembugan dieng. (This kethoprak is suitable with the kemben I have, doesn't make me look weird like walking in the Dieng Plateau assembly).
• Person 2: iya, kemben-e pancen apik. Blangkone sisan kok ora di lekate? (Yes, the kemben is very good. But why didn't you bring the blangkon?)
• Person 1: Aku enak ora pake blangkon, aku pake topi jenang. (I don't want to wear a blangkon, I wear a jenang hat).
• Person 2: Kok jaket-e ora sami? (Why don't you wear your jacket?)
• Person 1: Aku gawe kaos, supoyo kelihatan muda mringil. (I wear a T-shirt to look younger)

Additional Tips

- In Javanese traditional costumes, the use of batik fabric is very common. Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique, originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. Batik can be made by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a tjanting, or by printing the resist with a copper stamp or blocks. Thus, batik fabric is easily recognizable through its intricate patterns and vivid color combinations. - Javanese clothing usually emphasizes comfort, simplicity, and flexibility. Javanese people tend to wear loose-fitting and breathable clothing, especially in the hot and humid climate of Java.

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Sources

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