Language/Javanese/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Javanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Javanese words related to feelings and emotions. We will learn how to express our feelings in Javanese, as well as how to understand the feelings of others.
Learning the vocabulary related to feelings and emotions is an important part of learning any language. It helps us to communicate more effectively and to better understand the people around us.
In this lesson, we will look at some of the most common Javanese words related to feelings and emotions. We will also look at some examples of how these words can be used in everyday conversations.
Greetings
Greetings are a great way to start a conversation and to show respect. Here are some of the most common Javanese greetings:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Selamat pagi | se-la-mat pa-gi | Good morning |
| Selamat siang | se-la-mat si-ang | Good afternoon |
| Selamat sore | se-la-mat so-re | Good evening |
| Selamat malam | se-la-mat ma-lam | Good night |
| Terima kasih | te-ri-ma ka-sih | Thank you |
| Selamat datang | se-la-mat da-tang | Welcome |
These greetings can be used in any situation, whether you are meeting someone for the first time or saying goodbye.
Questions
Questions are a great way to start a conversation and to get to know someone better. Here are some of the most common Javanese questions:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Apa kabar? | a-pa ka-bar | How are you? |
| Dari mana? | da-ri ma-na | Where are you from? |
| Bagaimana caramu? | ba-ga-i-ma-na ca-ra-mu | How are you doing? |
| Apa yang kamu lakukan? | a-pa yang ka-mu la-ku-kan | What are you doing? |
| Apa yang kamu pikirkan? | a-pa yang ka-mu pi-kir-kan | What are you thinking? |
| Apa yang kamu suka? | a-pa yang ka-mu su-ka | What do you like? |
These questions can be used to start a conversation or to get to know someone better.
Feelings
It is important to be able to express our feelings in any language. Here are some of the most common Javanese words related to feelings:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Senang | se-nang | Happy |
| Sedih | se-dih | Sad |
| Marah | ma-rah | Angry |
| Tersenyum | te-rse-nyum | Smiling |
| Cemas | ce-mas | Anxious |
| Gembira | ge-m-bi-ra | Joyful |
These words can be used to express our feelings in any situation.
Practice
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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