๊ฆ— Jawa Vocab Basa Jawa for beginners
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Vocabulary lists

113 beginner-friendly Javanese words and phrases, grouped by everyday topics.

Start with the situation, not the spreadsheet

Javanese changes with relationship and setting. Ngoko is common with close friends; Krama helps you show respect to elders, teachers, and people you have just met.

When you are unsure, begin with a friendly greeting, listen to the reply, and ask what wording feels natural. These lists mark useful notes where a polite or casual alternative is especially common.

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Greetings

Say hello the Javanese way โ€” from casual to polite.

10 words
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Numbers

Count from one to ten and beyond.

12 words
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Family

Words for the people closest to you.

10 words
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Food & Drink

Market snacks, meals, and drinks.

12 words
๐ŸŽจ

Colors

Name the world in warna Jawa.

10 words
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Everyday

Useful words for daily conversation.

18 words
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Places & Directions

Find your way around town with confidence.

13 words
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Useful Actions

Simple verbs and little words for real conversations.

14 words
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Feelings & Descriptions

Describe how you feel and what you notice.

14 words