Matur Nuwun or Matur Suwun? This is how to pronounce it in Javanese

Javanese news -In the daily conversation of the Javanese people, the phrases of Matur Nuwun and Matur Suwun are often heard. Both are often considered to have the same meaning, namely “Thank you”.

However, if you pay close attention, it turns out that only one that is really appropriate is used to express your gratitude.

This then raises the question, which is the matter of which should be used, Matur Nuwun or Matur Suwun?

The answer could be surprising, because one of these two phrases turned out to have a different meaning than many people imagined.

The meaning and meaning of “Matur Nuwun”

Based on the official page of Surabaya State University (Unesa), the Matur Nuwun phrase is the right form to express gratitude in Javanese.

Meanwhile, according to an explanation in Bausastra Javanese, the word nuwun means Mratlakake Pakurmatan, which is to show respect and appreciation after receiving something.

The revenue can be in the form of goods, services, or good treatment from someone. Therefore, Matur Nuwun’s words are not just formality, but also contain gratitude wrapped in politeness.

This expression implies sincere appreciation to those who have given something.

The examples of pronunciation include:

• Thank you very much. (Thank you for the scene of Todue Suda Storney.)
• Thank you very much from you for helping you. (Thank you for asking people to kadaya you want to move help.)

The meaning and meaning of “Matur Suwun”

Then, what about the phrase of Matur Suwun? Apparently, said Suwun has a different meaning.

In Javanese, Suwun means asking. That is, Matur Suwun literally is more inclined to the expression of demand, not gratitude or respect.

According to the Javanese-Indonesian language dictionary from the Ministry of Education and Culture, Suwun is a form of manners of the word jaluk, which means asking or asking.

Another form of this word is Nyuwun, which also means asking for something. Meanwhile, Nuwun has a meaning of gratitude or a form of respect after receiving something.

Thus, Suwun contains the meaning of request, while Nuwun insists on thank you.

The use of Suwun’s matur phrase to express gratitude is inappropriate, because the basic meaning is different from the intentions to be conveyed.

Differences in meaning that must be understood

Understanding this difference is important, especially in the context of regional languages that are full of politeness.

Javanese has a variety of speech levels, so the accuracy of choosing words will affect the meaning and impression captured by the other person.

Salah said, even though it sounds trivial, it can make the intention inappropriate.

For example, when you want to thank someone who has helped, using Matur Nuwun will sound polite and according to meaning.

Conversely, if what is said is Matur Suwun, the meaning can actually shift as if we are begging or asking for something.

Which one is true?

From the explanation above, it can be concluded that to express gratitude in Javanese correctly and politely, use the Matur Nuwun phrase.

This expression is not just words, but also reflects sincere respect and appreciation to those who have given something, both in the form of goods, services, and attitudes.

Meanwhile, Suwun’s matur phrase should be avoided in the context of thanks, because the meaning is more directed at requests, not respect or gratitude. ***