Language/Javanese/Vocabulary/Basic-Greetings

Javanese → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Greetings and Introductions → Basic Greetings

Introduction

Learning basic greetings in Javanese is essential to communicate with native speakers in everyday conversations. In this lesson, you will learn common Javanese phrases to say "hello", "goodbye", and "thank you". You will also learn how to respond to these greetings politely. Understanding basic Javanese greetings will help you build connections with locals and show your respect for their culture.

Basic Greetings

Here are the most common greetings used in Javanese:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
Sugeng enjing	['suɡə̃n 'əndʒiŋ]	Good morning
Sugeng siang	['suɡə̃n 'siaŋ]	Good afternoon
Sugeng dalu	['suɡə̃n 'dalu]	Good evening
Sugeng onteng	['suɡə̃n 'ontəŋ]	Good night
Ayo mangan	[a'jo 'maŋɡan]	Let's eat
Sugeng sonten	['suɡə̃n 'sontən]	Good evening (at dinner time)
Matur nuwun	[ma'tur nuwun]	Thank you
Sugeng rawuh	['suɡə̃n 'rawuh]	Welcome

For a more casual greeting, you can use "halo" which is similar to the English "hello".

When someone greets you, you can respond with the following:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
Sugeng	['suɡə̃n]	Good
Mugia sehat	[mu'ɡia 'səhət]	May you be healthy

The phrase "mugia sehat" is a common response to "sugeng" and is used to wish the other person good health. If the other person says "matur nuwun" to you, you can respond with:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
Sami-sami	[sa'mi-sa'mi]	You're welcome

Note that Javanese culture values politeness and respect, so it is important to use these greetings appropriately and show your respect for others.

Conclusion

Learning basic Javanese greetings is an essential step to communicate with native speakers and build connections with locals. In this lesson, you learned common Javanese phrases to say "hello", "goodbye", and "thank you", as well as how to respond to these greetings politely. Practice these phrases in your daily life and show your respect for Javanese culture.

Table of Contents - Javanese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Drinks

• Common Foods
• Drinks and Beverages

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Manner

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Basic Prepositions
• Common Conjunctions

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Javanese Customs and Etiquette

• Politeness Levels
• Social Etiquette

Related Lessons

• The 4 Seasons
• Modes of Transportation
• Count from 1 to 10
• Colors
• Common Foods
• Food
• Drinks and Beverages
• Greetings
• How to say Good Bye?
• Travel Vocabulary

Sources

• Useful Javanese phrases
• Useful Javanese Phrases for Tourists - Think Bahasa