Language/Javanese/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Javanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Javanese vocabulary related to geography. Understanding geography is important to help us understand and appreciate the diversity of our planet. This lesson will also provide you with information on Indonesian culture in relation to geography. So, let's begin!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Count to 10 & Telling Time.
Indonesia: The Land of Thousands Islands[edit | edit source]
Javanese is an ethnic group native to the island of Java, Indonesia. Java itself is the most populous island in Indonesia and the world's most populous island with over 140 million people. Indonesia, in general, is an archipelago country consisting of more than 17 thousand islands. The country is located in Southeast Asia and Oceania and has an area of approximately 2 million square kilometers.
Indonesian Climate and Weather[edit | edit source]
Indonesia is a tropical country. It is known for its hot, humid climate in the lowlands and cooler temperatures in higher elevations. There are two main seasons in Indonesia: dry (April - October) and rainy (November - March). However, due to global climate change, the weather patterns have become more unpredictable in recent years.
Indonesian Landforms[edit | edit source]
Indonesia is a country with a very diverse landscape. The archipelago sits on the edge of the Pacific, Eurasian, and Australian tectonic plates, making it an area in the world known to be prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. The country has many active volcanoes and also has the largest lava lake in the world, located in Lake Toba, Sumatra. Indonesia also has vast tropical rainforests, deep canyons, and many beautiful beaches including Bali Island, which is famous for its extraordinary natural beauty.
Indonesian Vocabulary Related to Geography[edit | edit source]
Now that we have learned some interesting facts about Indonesia, let's expand our Javanese vocabulary with geography-related words.
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Laut | /laut/ | Sea/Ocean |
| Pantai | /pan-tai/ | Beach |
| Pulau | /pu-lau/ | Island |
| Gunung | /gu-nung/ | Mountain |
| Bukit | /bu-ket/ | Hill |
| Air Terjun | /air tər-jun/ | Waterfall |
| Rawatanah | /ra-wat-a-nah/ | Forest |
| Hutan | /hu-tan/ | Rainforest |
| Danau | /da-now/ | Lake |
| Sungai | /sun-gai/ | River |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Person 1: Laut apa sing paling apik nang Jawa? (/laut/ /apa/ /siŋ/ /pa-ling/ /a-pik/ /ɲaN d͡ʒa-wa/?) (What is the best sea in Java?) Person 2: Samutera sedulur. (/sa-mu-te-ra/ /sə-dul-ur/) (The southern sea.) Person 1: Yen neng pantai, pantai apa sing wiwit nang tua? (/nəŋ/ /pan-tai/ /pan-tai/ /apa/ /siŋ/ /wi-wit/ /ɲaN/ /tua/) (In the beach, what is the oldest beach?) Person 2: Parangkusumo. (/pa-raŋ-kusumo/) (Parangkusumo.) Person 1: Pulau apa sing luas nang Indonesia? (/pu-lau/ /apa/ /siŋ/ /lu-as/ /ɲaN/ /in-do-ne-sia/?) (What island is the largest in Indonesia?) Person 2: Kalimantan. (/ka-li-man-tan/) (Kalimantan.)
I hope this lesson has expanded your Javanese vocabulary and increased your knowledge of Indonesia's geography. Remember that practice makes perfect, and the more you practice, the more you will improve your Javanese language skills. To improve your Javanese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Clothes
- Health
- Greetings
- Feelings and Emotions
- Count to 10
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
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Sources[edit | edit source]