Weather & Climate

1. Panas yo dina iki, ta?

   Pa-nas yo di-na i-ki, ta?

   It's hot today, isn't it?

   Usage

   Common weather conversation opener in Java

   Grammar Note

   Javanese has speech levels (ngoko/krama). "Ta" is a confirmation-seeking particle

2. Kayane bakal udan

   Ka-ya-ne ba-kal u-dan

   It looks like it will rain

   Usage

   Used when rain seems likely

   Grammar Note

   "Kayane" = "kaya" (like/similar) + "-ne" (modal particle)

3. Ana angin gedhe teka

   A-na a-ngin ge-dhe te-ka

   A storm is approaching

   Usage

   Warning when a storm is approaching

   Grammar Note

   "Gedhe" means "big". "Angin gedhe" (big wind) describes a storm

4. Adem yo dina iki, ta?

   A-dem yo di-na i-ki, ta?

   It's cool today, isn't it?

   Usage

   Used on cool days

   Grammar Note

   "Adem" means "cool" or "cold" in Javanese

5. Apa prakiraan cuaca sesuk?

   A-pa pra-ki-ra-an cu-a-ca se-suk?

   What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

   Usage

   Ask about the weather forecast

   Grammar Note

   "Prakiraan" (forecast) is borrowed from Indonesian, showing Javanese/Indonesian interaction

6. Perlu nganggo krim tabir surya?

   Per-lu ngang-go krim ta-bir sur-ya?

   Do I need sunscreen?

   Usage

   Ask before going out under the strong tropical sun

   Grammar Note

   "Tabir surya" is Indonesian for "sunscreen" commonly used in Javanese contexts

7. Kudu nggawa payung?

   Ku-du ngga-wa pa-yung?

   Should I bring an umbrella?

   Usage

   Check whether to carry an umbrella

   Grammar Note

   "Kudu" expresses obligation/necessity. "Nggawa" means "to bring/carry"

8. Musim ketiga wiwit kapan?

   Mu-sim ke-ti-ga wi-wit ka-pan?

   When is the dry season?

   Usage

   Ask about Java's dry season (May–October)

   Grammar Note

   In Java, the dry season is also called "musim ketiga" (the third season)

9. Musim udan wiwit kapan?

   Mu-sim u-dan wi-wit ka-pan?

   When is the rainy season?

   Usage

   Ask about Java's rainy season (November–April)

   Grammar Note

   "Musim" comes from Arabic meaning "season". With "udan" (rain) it forms "rainy season"

10. Srengenge panas banget dina iki

    Sre-nge-nge pa-nas ba-nget di-na i-ki

    The sun is really strong

    Usage

    Describe the intense Javanese sun

    Grammar Note

    "Srengenge" is the native Javanese word for the sun, distinct from Indonesian "matahari". Intensifiers such as "banget" and "tenan" follow the adjective (the Compliments category comp-010, "endah tenan"). Strong sun is expressed with "panas", the same word as the Adjectives category adj-007

11. Udan

    U-dan

    Rain

    Usage

    Point at it when discussing plans or whether you need an umbrella

12. Angin

    A-ngin

    Wind

    Usage

    Point at it when checking boat trips or highland plans

13. Cerah

    Ce-rah

    Clear / Sunny

    Usage

    For checking sunrise hikes or outdoor plans

14. Mendhung

    Men-dhung

    Cloudy / Overcast

    Usage

    In Javanese this is the heavy cloud that precedes rain, not merely a grey sky

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