Brilio.net - In everyday life, Javanese has various levels, one of which is ngoko lugu . Ngoko lugu language is used in intimate or informal conversations, especially between peers or people who are very close. Simple and straightforward, ngoko lugu sentences feel more relaxed and do not seem formal, so they are often used in everyday conversations.
Although it sounds simple, the use of ngoko lugu must still be considered according to the context and who the person is talking to. Wrong choice of words in Javanese can cause misunderstandings. Ngoko lugu has its own place and is not used in more formal situations or with older people.
For those who are learning or interested in deepening Javanese, studying examples of ngoko lugu sentences can be very helpful. Here are some examples of ngoko lugu sentences in Javanese along with their meanings, which can be used as references and guides in everyday communication, compiled by brilio.net from various sources, Monday (30/9).
50 Examples of ngoko innocent sentences and their meanings
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1. I'm feeling tired right now.
(I want to go now.)
2. Dheweke doesn't understand anything.
(He doesn't know anything.)
3. I eat bread with tea.
(I eat bread with tea.)
4. Where are you now?
(Where are you going?)
5. Here is my bicycle, sit on your bicycle.
(This is my bike, not your bike.)
6. I'm studying at home.
(I'm studying at home.)
7. Dheweke lunga nang karo ibune market.
(He went to the market with his mother.)
8. How long have you been eating?
(Have you eaten yet?)
9. My father is working in the garden.
(My father is working in the garden.)
10. Sorry, I'm late.
(Sorry, I'm late.)
11. I enjoy hanging out with you.
(I like playing with you.)
12. Dheweke can't guess Saiki.
(He can't come now.)
13. I met Siti at the market.
(I met Siti at the market.)
14. Kowe must be diligent in sinau luwih.
(You have to study harder.)
15. I'm watching this movie.
(I'm watching this movie.)
16. My little brother likes eating candy.
(My sister likes to eat candy.)
17. This book is for me.
(This book is mine.)
18. My mother cooks water spinach.
(My mother cooks kale.)
19. I don't know what the big guy is.
(I don't know what happened.)
20. What are your plans for this afternoon?
(What plans do you have this afternoon?)
21. I'm looking forward to every day.
(I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.)
22. Dheweke tuku new shoes.
(He bought new shoes.)
23. I prepared school lunch.
(I prepare lunch for school.)
24. You have to manage your luwih time well.
(You should manage your time better.)
25. I'm nervous about the news about the stairs.
(I heard the news from the neighbors.)
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26. I can't help Kowe Saiki.
(I can't help you now.)
27. My mother is preparing lunch.
(My mother is preparing lunch.)
28. You don't need to worry.
(You don't need to worry.)
29. I'm going down now.
(I'm going to sleep now.)
30. My bicycle is broken, I need to repair it
(My bike is broken, I have to fix it.)
31. Adhiku went to this elementary school.
(My younger sibling goes to this elementary school.)
32. I need your pitulung saiki.
(I need your help now.)
33. Kowe duwe new clothing.
(You have new clothes.)
34. I lungo nang omah wingi afternoon.
(I came home yesterday afternoon.)
35. My mother is cooking salted fish.
(My mother is cooking salted fish.)
36. I like writing little stories.
(I like writing short stories.)
37. You have to be careful when crossing roads.
(You have to be careful when crossing the road.)
38. I don't like spicy food.
(I don't like eating spicy food.)
39. Dheweke arep lunga together karo bojone.
(He will go with his wife.)
40. I am enteni kowe ning home.
(I'm waiting for you at home.)
41. I'm sitting on this chair.
(I sit on this chair.)
42. You have to guess one by one.
(You have to come tomorrow.)
43. I don't know why.
(I don't have much money.)
44. Your bike is really cool!
(Your bike is very nice!)
45. I watch ball-balan with my friends.
(I watch football with my friends.)
46. Dheweke doesn't speak English.
(He can't speak English.)
47. Do you know this boy?
(Do you know that kid?)
48. I drink coffee every morning.
(I drink coffee every morning.)
49. You have to take care of your health.
(You have to take care of your health.)
50. I'll guess on time.
(I will arrive on time.)