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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Javanese Course"! Today, we will explore descriptive adjectives in the Javanese language. Adjectives are essential because they allow us to paint a vivid picture of the nouns we are discussing. Whether it’s describing the size, color, or shape of an object, adjectives enrich our conversations and make our language more expressive.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use Javanese adjectives to describe various qualities of nouns. We’ll break down the topic into manageable sections, provide plenty of examples, and offer exercises for you to practice your new skills. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in using descriptive adjectives in your Javanese conversations.

What are Descriptive Adjectives?[edit | edit source]

Descriptive adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide information about the qualities or characteristics of the noun they accompany. In Javanese, adjectives typically come after the noun they describe, which is different from English, where adjectives usually come before the noun. For example:

English: The beautiful flower.

Javanese: Kembang sing ayu.

In this lesson, we will focus on several categories of descriptive adjectives, including size, color, and shape, and provide you with numerous examples to illustrate their usage.

Categories of Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

1. Size Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Size adjectives are used to describe how big or small something is. Here are some common size adjectives in Javanese:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
gedhé	/ɡəˈdʒɛ/	big
cilik	/tʃiˈlik/	small
dhuwur	/duˈwur/	tall
endhek	/ɛnˈdɛk/	short

Examples:

Kucing gedhé (Big cat)

Buku cilik (Small book)

Dinding dhuwur (Tall wall)

Meja endhek (Short table)

2. Color Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Color adjectives describe the color of an object. Here are some common color adjectives in Javanese:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
abang	/aˈbaŋ/	red
biru	/ˈbiru/	blue
ijo	/ˈidʒo/	green
kuning	/kuˈniŋ/	yellow

Examples:

Bunga abang (Red flower)

Langit biru (Blue sky)

Apel ijo (Green apple)

Kucing kuning (Yellow cat)

3. Shape Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Shape adjectives describe the form or outline of an object. Here are some common shape adjectives in Javanese:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
bunder	/ˈbunder/	round
persegi	/pərˈsəɡi/	square
panjang	/ˈpaŋdʒaŋ/	long
cekung	/tʃəˈkuŋ/	concave

Examples:

Bola bunder (Round ball)

Meja persegi (Square table)

Kain panjang (Long cloth)

Wadah cekung (Concave container)

Combining Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In Javanese, you can also combine adjectives to give a more detailed description. For example:

Kucing gedhé ijo (Big green cat)

Meja dhuwur kuning (Tall yellow table)

Notice how the adjectives follow the noun and how you can stack them to create more complex descriptions!

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to help you practice using descriptive adjectives in Javanese.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct adjective from the list provided: gedhé, cilik, abang, biru.

1. Kucing itu ____.

2. Langit hari ini ____.

3. Buku itu sangat ____.

4. Ikan itu ____.

Answers:

1. gedhé (big)

2. biru (blue)

3. cilik (small)

4. abang (red)

Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Match the Javanese adjectives with their English meanings.

A. dhuwur

B. kuning

C. bunder

D. ijo

1. Yellow

2. Round

3. Tall

4. Green

Answers:

A - 3

B - 1

C - 2

D - 4

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Javanese using descriptive adjectives:

1. The small red apple.

2. The tall blue building.

3. The long yellow pencil.

Answers:

1. Apel abang cilik.

2. Gedhung biru dhuwur.

3. Pensil kuning panjang.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the adjectives provided, create your own sentences in Javanese.

Adjectives: gedhé, ijo, persegi

Possible Answers:

Meja gedhé persegi (The big square table)

Kucing ijo gedhé (The big green cat)

Exercise 5: Describe the Picture[edit | edit source]

Look at a picture of your choice and describe it using at least three adjectives in Javanese. Write down your sentences.

Example Response:

Bunga abang ayu (The beautiful red flower)

Langit biru cerah (The bright blue sky)

Exercise 6: Adjective Order[edit | edit source]

Rearrange the following adjectives to create a correct Javanese sentence:

1. kecil

2. putih

3. kucing

Answer:

Kucing putih cilik (The small white cat)

Exercise 7: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine whether the following statements about Javanese adjectives are true or false.

1. Adjectives come before the noun in Javanese. (False)

2. Colors are a type of descriptive adjective. (True)

3. Shape adjectives describe the size of an object. (False)

Exercise 8: Write a Short Description[edit | edit source]

Write a short description (3-5 sentences) of your favorite object using at least five Javanese adjectives.

Example Response:

Kucingku gedhé, ijo, lan ayu. (My cat is big, green, and beautiful.)

Dheweke seneng dolanan bola bunder. (He loves to play with a round ball.)

Exercise 9: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

In pairs, describe your favorite food using descriptive adjectives in Javanese. Share your sentences with the class.

Example:

Makanan favoritku yaiku nasi goreng pedas. (My favorite food is spicy fried rice.)

Exercise 10: Creative Adjective Use[edit | edit source]

Create a short story (5-7 sentences) that includes at least 3 different descriptive adjectives in Javanese.

Example Response:

Ana kucing gedhé ijo sing urip ing kebon. (There is a big green cat living in the garden.)

Dheweke mesthi dolanan karo kucing cilik abang. (He always plays with a small red cat.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on descriptive adjectives in Javanese. You have learned how to describe the qualities of nouns using size, color, and shape adjectives. Remember, practice makes perfect, so be sure to use these adjectives in your daily conversations. Keep up the great work, and let’s look forward to our next lesson together!

Table of Contents - Javanese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Drinks

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Javanese Customs and Etiquette

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Javanese Course"! Today, we will explore '''descriptive adjectives''' in the Javanese language. Adjectives are essential because they allow us to paint a vivid picture of the nouns we are discussing. Whether it’s describing the size, color, or shape of an object, adjectives enrich our conversations and make our language more expressive.
+In this lesson, you will learn how to use Javanese adjectives to describe various qualities of nouns. We’ll break down the topic into manageable sections, provide plenty of examples, and offer exercises for you to practice your new skills. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in using descriptive adjectives in your Javanese conversations.
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-Javanese descriptive adjectives are used to describe the qualities of nouns, such as size, color, and shape. In this lesson, you will learn how to use descriptive adjectives in Javanese sentences.
+=== What are Descriptive Adjectives? ===
+Descriptive adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide information about the qualities or characteristics of the noun they accompany. In Javanese, adjectives typically come '''after''' the noun they describe, which is different from English, where adjectives usually come before the noun. For example:
+* '''English''': The beautiful flower.
+* '''Javanese''': Kembang sing ayu.
+In this lesson, we will focus on several categories of descriptive adjectives, including size, color, and shape, and provide you with numerous examples to illustrate their usage.
+=== Categories of Descriptive Adjectives ===
+==== 1. Size Adjectives ====
+Size adjectives are used to describe how big or small something is. Here are some common size adjectives in Javanese:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Javanese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| gedhé || /ɡəˈdʒɛ/ || big
+|-
+| cilik || /tʃiˈlik/ || small
+|-
+| dhuwur || /duˈwur/ || tall
+|-
+| endhek || /ɛnˈdɛk/ || short
+|}
+Examples:
+* '''Kucing gedhé''' (Big cat)
+* '''Buku cilik''' (Small book)
+* '''Dinding dhuwur''' (Tall wall)
+* '''Meja endhek''' (Short table)
+==== 2. Color Adjectives ====
+Color adjectives describe the color of an object. Here are some common color adjectives in Javanese:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Javanese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| abang || /aˈbaŋ/ || red
+|-
+| biru || /ˈbiru/ || blue
+|-
-<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] & [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
+| ijo || /ˈidʒo/ || green
-== Formation of Descriptive Adjectives ==
-Javanese descriptive adjectives are formed by adding the suffix '-an' or '-en' to a noun or a verb stem. For example,
+|-
-* Besar (big) becomes besaran or besaren (big size)
+| kuning || /kuˈniŋ/ || yellow
-* Putih (white) becomes putihan or putihen (whiteness)
-* Gede (large) becomes gedhen or gedhenen (largeness)
-Note that the suffix '-an' or '-en' is used differently depending on the initial sound of the noun. If the initial sound is a vowel, '-an' is used. If the initial sound is a consonant, '-en' is used.
+|}
-== Usage of Descriptive Adjectives ==
+Examples:
-In Javanese, the descriptive adjective follows the noun it modifies. For example,
+* '''Bunga abang''' (Red flower)
-* Witing tresna jalaran saka kulinaresmi (True love stems from purity)
+* '''Langit biru''' (Blue sky)
-In this sentence, 'kulinaresmi' (purity) is modified by 'tresna' (true love). The descriptive adjective 'kulinaresmi' follows the noun it modifies.
+* '''Apel ijo''' (Green apple)
-Here are some more examples:
+* '''Kucing kuning''' (Yellow cat)
+==== 3. Shape Adjectives ====
+Shape adjectives describe the form or outline of an object. Here are some common shape adjectives in Javanese:
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 ! Javanese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Tembung anane gede.  || [|tɛmbʊŋ ananɛ gedɛ] || The tree is large.
+| bunder || /ˈbunder/ || round
 |-
-| Wadon anane ngetan.  || [|wadɔn ananɛ ŋɛtan] || The woman is beautiful.
+| persegi || /pərˈsəɡi/ || square
 |-
-| Buku iki pancen apik.  || [|bʊku iki pantʃɛn apik] || This book is really good.
+| panjang || /ˈpaŋdʒaŋ/ || long
 |-
-| Latar putihan iki apik. || [|latar putihan iki apik] || This white background is good.
+| cekung || /tʃəˈkuŋ/ || concave
 |}
-== Comparison of Adjectives ==
+Examples:
+* '''Bola bunder''' (Round ball)
+* '''Meja persegi''' (Square table)
+* '''Kain panjang''' (Long cloth)
+* '''Wadah cekung''' (Concave container)
-Javanese comparison of adjectives is formed by adding the word 'luwih' or 'lèbih' (more) before the adjective to indicate a comparative degree. To indicate the superlative degree, the word 'paling' (the most) is added before the adjective. For example,
+=== Combining Adjectives ===
-* Laras iki luwih apik saka laras liyané (This shirt is more beautiful than the other shirt)
+In Javanese, you can also combine adjectives to give a more detailed description. For example:
-* Laras iki paling apik ing kene (This shirt is the most beautiful here)
-== Exercises ==
+* '''Kucing gedhé ijo''' (Big green cat)
-Translate the following sentences into Javanese.
+* '''Meja dhuwur kuning''' (Tall yellow table)
-* This apple is red.
+Notice how the adjectives follow the noun and how you can stack them to create more complex descriptions!
-* My cat is fat.
-* The sky is blue.
-* Her hair is black.
-== Conclusion ==
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-In this lesson, you have learned how to use Javanese descriptive adjectives to describe the qualities of nouns. You have also learned how to compare adjectives in Javanese. Keep practicing and you will be able to form Javanese sentences with ease!
+Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to help you practice using descriptive adjectives in Javanese.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct adjective from the list provided: gedhé, cilik, abang, biru.
+. Kucing itu ____.
+. Langit hari ini ____.
+. Buku itu sangat ____.
+. Ikan itu ____.
+'''Answers:'''
+. gedhé (big)
+. biru (blue)
+. cilik (small)
+. abang (red)
+==== Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives ====
+Match the Javanese adjectives with their English meanings.
+A. dhuwur
+B. kuning
+C. bunder
+D. ijo
+. Yellow
+. Round
+. Tall
+. Green
+'''Answers:'''
+A - 3
+B - 1
+C - 2
+D - 4
+==== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ====
+Translate the following sentences into Javanese using descriptive adjectives:
+. The small red apple.
+. The tall blue building.
+. The long yellow pencil.
+'''Answers:'''
+. Apel abang cilik.
+. Gedhung biru dhuwur.
+. Pensil kuning panjang.
+==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
+Using the adjectives provided, create your own sentences in Javanese.
+Adjectives: gedhé, ijo, persegi
+'''Possible Answers:'''
+* Meja gedhé persegi (The big square table)
+* Kucing ijo gedhé (The big green cat)
+==== Exercise 5: Describe the Picture ====
+Look at a picture of your choice and describe it using at least three adjectives in Javanese. Write down your sentences.
+'''Example Response:'''
+* Bunga abang ayu (The beautiful red flower)
+* Langit biru cerah (The bright blue sky)
+==== Exercise 6: Adjective Order ====
+Rearrange the following adjectives to create a correct Javanese sentence:
+. kecil
+. putih
+. kucing
+'''Answer:'''
+Kucing putih cilik (The small white cat)
+==== Exercise 7: True or False ====
+Determine whether the following statements about Javanese adjectives are true or false.
+. Adjectives come before the noun in Javanese. (False)
+. Colors are a type of descriptive adjective. (True)
+. Shape adjectives describe the size of an object. (False)
+==== Exercise 8: Write a Short Description ====
+Write a short description (3-5 sentences) of your favorite object using at least five Javanese adjectives.
+'''Example Response:'''
+* Kucingku gedhé, ijo, lan ayu. (My cat is big, green, and beautiful.)
+* Dheweke seneng dolanan bola bunder. (He loves to play with a round ball.)
+==== Exercise 9: Group Discussion ====
+In pairs, describe your favorite food using descriptive adjectives in Javanese. Share your sentences with the class.
+'''Example:'''
+* Makanan favoritku yaiku nasi goreng pedas. (My favorite food is spicy fried rice.)
+==== Exercise 10: Creative Adjective Use ====
+Create a short story (5-7 sentences) that includes at least 3 different descriptive adjectives in Javanese.
+'''Example Response:'''
+* Ana kucing gedhé ijo sing urip ing kebon. (There is a big green cat living in the garden.)
+* Dheweke mesthi dolanan karo kucing cilik abang. (He always plays with a small red cat.)
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on '''descriptive adjectives''' in Javanese. You have learned how to describe the qualities of nouns using size, color, and shape adjectives. Remember, practice makes perfect, so be sure to use these adjectives in your daily conversations. Keep up the great work, and let’s look forward to our next lesson together!
-<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] & [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Subject-Verb-Object|Subject Verb Object]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/27865621 Describing Character in Javanese: Three Grammatical Categories]
+* [https://muse.jhu.edu/article/191119 Javanese Grammar for Students (review) - Project MUSE]
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Difference between revisions of "Language/Javanese/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives"

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What are Descriptive Adjectives?[edit | edit source]

Categories of Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

1. Size Adjectives[edit | edit source]

2. Color Adjectives[edit | edit source]

3. Shape Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Combining Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Describe the Picture[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Adjective Order[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Write a Short Description[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Creative Adjective Use[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Table of Contents - Javanese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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