The Javanese are the largest ethnic group in DKI Jakarta. Based on the 2010 population census results, the Javanese in DKI Jakarta reached 3.453 million people.

The Javanese in DKI Jakarta live in various professions ranging from traders, clerks, and employees to entrepreneurs.

Inevitably, Javanese is the language often used by the Javanese in DKI Jakarta.

The Javanese language recognizes various levels, starting from ngoko, kromo and chromo inggil.

Let's get to know the Javanese words:

Kulo - I
Kowe, Sampeyan, Panjenengan - You
Mangan - Eat
Tuku, Tumbas - Buy
Sego - Rice
Jangan - Vegetable
Mulih - Go Home
Sampun - Done
Pit - Bicycle
Wit - Tree
Adus, Siram - Bath
Ngliwet - Rice Cooking
Source: Compiled from various sources