The dictionary also contains clear explanations of Javanese culture, folklore and religious practices. Users will gain an insight into traditional Javanese cuisine, costume, crafts and the performing arts, and will be able to identify local flora and fauna. It also offers full coverage of idiomatic phrases such as, kalah cacak menang cacak, "Try to do something by trial and error," and proverbial expressions such as, nututi barang wis tiba, "To shut the stable door after the horse has bolted."
A significant feature of the Javanese language is the existence of distinct language levels, whereby many common words have variants that must be used in situations of social distance, and full cross-reference are given between the terms appropriate to each level. Javanese also has an interesting system of word construction, whereby a range of forms can be derived from one base word; these are listed together under one heading to give a clearer picture of the meanings, and cross-references are used whenever the base form is not really apparent. Highlights of Javanese-English Dictionary are:
Completely new and up-to date
Contains more than 25,000 heard words with clear definitions.
Extensive examples of usage.
Information on Javanese culture and history.
Unique Javanese idioms and expressions.
Special treatment of the unique elements Javanese grammar and syntax.
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