Language

‘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.

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