{"id":2,"title":"Ngoko vs Krama in 5 Minutes","slug":"ngoko-vs-krama","body":"## The short version\n\n| Meaning | Ngoko (casual) | Krama (polite) |\n|--------|-----------------|----------------|\n| I | aku | kula |\n| You | kowé | panjenengan |\n| Eat | mangan | nedha |\n| Go home | mulih | wangsul |\n| Thank you | suwun | matur nuwun |\n\n## When to use which\n\nUse **Ngoko** with close friends, younger people, and in relaxed chats.\nUse **Krama** with elders, teachers, customers, and formal settings.\n\nIf you are unsure, a warm smile plus *pangapunten* (excuse me) and simple Krama greetings go a long way.\n\n## A mini dialogue\n\n**A:** Sugeng enjing, Bu.  \n**B:** Sugeng enjing. Prikasa kabaripun?  \n**A:** Saé, matur nuwun.\n\nThat is already enough to open many doors.\n","excerpt":"Two ends of the politeness spectrum, with everyday examples.","published_at":"2026-07-08T09:00:00.000Z","created_at":"2026-09-06T18:57:46.553Z","updated_at":"2026-09-06T18:57:46.553Z","rendered_body":"<h2>The short version</h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Meaning</th>\n<th>Ngoko (casual)</th>\n<th>Krama (polite)</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody><tr>\n<td>I</td>\n<td>aku</td>\n<td>kula</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>You</td>\n<td>kowé</td>\n<td>panjenengan</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eat</td>\n<td>mangan</td>\n<td>nedha</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Go home</td>\n<td>mulih</td>\n<td>wangsul</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thank you</td>\n<td>suwun</td>\n<td>matur nuwun</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\n<h2>When to use which</h2>\n<p>Use <strong>Ngoko</strong> with close friends, younger people, and in relaxed chats.\nUse <strong>Krama</strong> with elders, teachers, customers, and formal settings.</p>\n<p>If you are unsure, a warm smile plus <em>pangapunten</em> (excuse me) and simple Krama greetings go a long way.</p>\n<h2>A mini dialogue</h2>\n<p><strong>A:</strong> Sugeng enjing, Bu.<br><strong>B:</strong> Sugeng enjing. Prikasa kabaripun?<br><strong>A:</strong> Saé, matur nuwun.</p>\n<p>That is already enough to open many doors.</p>\n"}