Language/Javanese/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Javanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Javanese. Giving your opinion is an important part of any conversation, and it's essential to be able to express yourself clearly and accurately. We will look at the different ways to give your opinion in Javanese, as well as some useful phrases and expressions. Let's get started!
Expressing Your Opinion
The most common way to express your opinion in Javanese is to use the phrase sampun ngerti (literally "I understand"). This phrase is used to indicate that you agree with something or that you understand what someone is saying. For example:
- Sampun ngerti, aku nggoleki kamu. ("I understand, I will help you.")
You can also use the phrase sampun nyata (literally "I see") to indicate that you understand something or that you agree with someone. For example:
- Sampun nyata, aku bisa nulungi kamu. ("I see, I can help you.")
If you want to express disagreement, you can use the phrase ora ngerti (literally "I don't understand"). For example:
- Ora ngerti, aku ora bisa nulungi kamu. ("I don't understand, I can't help you.")
You can also use the phrase ora nyata (literally "I don't see") to indicate that you don't understand something or that you disagree with someone. For example:
- Ora nyata, aku ora bisa nulungi kamu. ("I don't see, I can't help you.")
Useful Phrases and Expressions
Here are some useful phrases and expressions that you can use to express your opinion in Javanese:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Sampun ngerti | sah-puhn n-gehr-tee | I understand |
| Sampun nyata | sah-puhn n-yah-tah | I see |
| Ora ngerti | oh-rah n-gehr-tee | I don't understand |
| Ora nyata | oh-rah n-yah-tah | I don't see |
| Aku ngomong | ah-koo n-goh-mohng | I think |
| Aku pikir | ah-koo pee-keer | I believe |
| Aku yakin | ah-koo yah-keen | I'm sure |
| Aku rasa | ah-koo rah-sah | I feel |
Example Sentences
Here are some examples of how to use the phrases and expressions above in a sentence:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Sampun ngerti, aku nggoleki kamu. | sah-puhn n-gehr-tee, ah-koo ng-goh-leh-kee kah-moo. | I understand, I will help you. |
| Sampun nyata, aku bisa nulungi kamu. | sah-puhn n-yah-tah, ah-koo bee-sah noo-loon-gee kah-moo. | I see, I can help you. |
| Ora ngerti, aku ora bisa nulungi kamu. | oh-rah n-gehr-tee, ah-koo oh-rah bee-sah noo-loon-gee kah-moo. | I don't understand, I can't help you. |
| Ora nyata, aku ora bisa nulungi kamu. | oh-rah n-yah-tah, ah-koo oh-rah bee-sah noo-loon-gee kah-moo. | I don't see, I can't help you. |
| Aku ngomong, kamu kudu nggoleki aku. | ah-koo n-goh-mohng, kah-moo koo-doo ng-goh-leh-kee ah-koo. | I think, you should help me. |
| Aku pikir, kamu bisa nulungi aku. | ah-koo pee-keer, kah-moo bee-sah noo-loon-gee ah-koo. | I believe, you can help me. |
| Aku yakin, kamu bisa nulungi aku. | ah-koo yah-keen, kah-moo bee-sah noo-loon-gee ah-koo. | I'm sure, you can help me. |
| Aku rasa, kamu kudu nggoleki aku. | ah-koo rah-sah, kah-moo koo-doo ng-goh-leh-kee ah-koo. | I feel, you should help me. |
Quiz
Test your knowledge of expressing your opinion in Javanese with this quiz:
- What is the most common way to express your opinion in Javanese?
- A. Sampun ngerti
- What phrase can you use to indicate that you don't understand something?
- B. Ora ngerti
- What phrase can you use to indicate that you agree with someone?
- A. Sampun ngerti
Congratulations! You have now learned how to give your opinion in Javanese. To improve your Javanese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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