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Preserving Javanese Proverbs in the Digital Age

Revealing Values, Meanings, and Contemporary Adaptations

Authors
Dwi Atmawati1, *
1Research Center for Language, Literature, and Community - National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: dwi_bbs@yahoo.co.id
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Dwi Atmawati
Available Online 26 February 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-376-4_18How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Humour; Javanese proverbs; local; speech
Abstract

Javanese proverbs hold significant cultural significance within Javanese society. However, in the era of technological advancement, their familiarity among the younger generation has dwindled. This research endeavors to elucidate the values, meanings, and evolution of Javanese proverbs. By understanding the essence of local wisdom embedded within them, it is hoped that the younger generation of Java can employ these proverbs appropriately, ensuring their continued relevance. This study adopts a descriptive-qualitative approach, selecting representative Javanese proverbs and expressions as samples. Data collection employs purposive sampling. The data is categorized into Javanese proverbs with similes, those without similes, and Javanese expressions in the age of technological advancement. The findings reveal that some Javanese proverbs incorporate similes, serving to emphasize or satirize meanings. The values of local wisdom encapsulated in these proverbs encompass patience, wisdom, respect for elders, honesty, humility, fairness, and avoidance of arrogance. Additionally, Javanese proverbs convey advice, prohibitions, and directives. In contemporary times, new Javanese expressions have emerged, often infused with humor by the younger generation. Some of these are entirely original, while others involve modifications to existing Javanese proverbs.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2023)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 February 2024
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978-94-6463-376-4
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-376-4_18How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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