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1. Kraton menika bikak tabuh pinten?

   Kra-ton me-ni-ka bi-kak ta-buh pin-ten?

   What time does the kraton (royal palace) open?

   Usage

   Krama expression for asking about the opening time of the kraton in Yogyakarta or Surakarta

   Grammar Note

   "Tabuh pinten" literally means "how many gong strikes" — a uniquely Javanese way to ask the time. The kraton typically opens from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, closed Fridays.

2. Sepur mangkat tabuh pinten?

   Se-pur mang-kat ta-buh pin-ten?

   What time does the train depart?

   Usage

   Used at train stations in Yogyakarta or Surakarta to ask about departure times

   Grammar Note

   "Sepur" from Dutch "spoor" (railroad). Java's rail network was built during Dutch colonization. Trains between Yogyakarta and Jakarta are a popular travel option.

3. Kula badhe pesen tiket sepur

   Ku-la ba-dhe pe-sen ti-ket se-pur

   I would like to book a train ticket

   Usage

   Krama phrase for booking a train ticket at the station or online

   Grammar Note

   "Pesen" (order/reserve) is shared between Javanese and Indonesian. Book via KAI Access app for Indonesian national railways. Popular routes: Yogyakarta–Jakarta, Yogyakarta–Surabaya.

4. Bis menyang Solo mangkat saben pinten menit?

   Bis me-nyang So-lo mang-kat sa-ben pin-ten me-nit?

   How often does the bus to Solo (Surakarta) depart?

   Usage

   Used at bus terminals to ask about bus frequency between Yogyakarta and Surakarta

   Grammar Note

   "Saben" = every/each. Yogyakarta to Solo is about 60 km — connected by local buses, trains (about 1 hour), and shuttle services (trans-jogja-solo).

5. Kula badhe tumbas karcis wayangan

   Ku-la ba-dhe tum-bas kar-cis wa-yang-an

   I would like to buy a ticket for the wayang performance

   Usage

   Krama phrase for purchasing wayang performance tickets at the kraton or a cultural center

   Grammar Note

   When you buy something yourself, the Krama verb is "tumbas" (Ngoko "tuku") — used in the Post Office category, the Festivals & Events category, the Internet & WiFi category and the Shopping category, and spelled out in the Post Office category's note. The earlier "mundhut" is krama inggil ("to take/purchase", said of the person you honour) and becomes self-honorification when used of oneself. "Karcis" comes from Dutch "kaartje". Wayang performances often start around 8 PM and last until dawn — arriving late is acceptable.

6. Warung menika tutup tabuh pinten?

   Wa-rung me-ni-ka tu-tup ta-buh pin-ten?

   What time does this warung (small restaurant) close?

   Usage

   Used to ask about closing time of a warung (small local eatery or food stall)

   Grammar Note

   "Warung" is central to Javanese and Indonesian food culture — a small, family-run eatery or stall. Learn the pair: "bikak" (open) and "tutup" (closed).

7. Kula nyuwun wekdal kangge reresik

   Ku-la nyu-wun wek-dal kang-ge re-re-sik

   I need some time to get ready / freshen up

   Usage

   Polite Krama expression for asking for time to prepare before a tour or outing

   Grammar Note

   "Nyuwun" is the humble Krama form of "to ask/request"; Ngoko: "njaluk." Javanese culture values unhurried pace ("alon-alon asal kelakon" — slowly but surely).

8. Wekdalipun taksih kathah menapa mboten?

   Wek-da-li-pun tak-sih ka-thah me-na-pa mbo-ten?

   Do we have much time? (Is there enough time?)

   Usage

   Krama phrase asking a guide whether there is sufficient time at a sight or for an activity

   Grammar Note

   "Kathah" = Krama for "many/much"; Ngoko: "akeh." Sentence-final "menapa mboten" turns it into a yes/no question (Ngoko: "apa ora"). Literally: "Is the time still plentiful, or not?"

9. Kula ngentosi wonten mriki

   Ku-la ngen-to-si won-ten mri-ki

   I will wait here

   Usage

   Krama phrase telling a guide or companion that you will wait at the current location

   Grammar Note

   "Ngentosi" = Krama for "wait"; Ngoko: "ngenteni/nunggu." "Wonten mriki" = Krama for "here"; Ngoko: "neng kene." This is a practical phrase for meeting points at busy tourist sites.

10. Mangke sonten kula dugi malih

    Mang-ke son-ten ku-la du-gi ma-lih

    I will come again this evening

    Usage

    Krama phrase informing staff that you will return for an evening performance or event at a cultural site

    Grammar Note

    "Dugi" is Krama for "come/arrive" (Ngoko: "teka"). Use it for your own coming; the krama inggil "rawuh" is reserved for the other person's coming (using it for yourself would be self-honoring). "Malih" = Krama for "again."

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