Language
- On 29 Jul 2023
‘Empok’ and ‘Abang’
In informal language, we often hear Empok or Mpok. It is used when we buy breakfast nasi uduk or soto Betawi.
Empok in Betawi is a term for older sisters or a greeting word for older women. Meanwhile, the older brothers are called Abang.
Empok = Older Sister
Abang = Older Brother
Example in sentence:
"Mpok Rohaye is a nurse at Cengkareng Hospital,"
"Empok of Mamat sells Soto Betawi in Menteng,"
Source: Processed from various sources.