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ora


Meanings
  • Noun

    A Javanese word meaning 'tomorrow'.

    - "Indonesian people often use the word 'ora' to refer to the day after today."
    - "Tomorrow is 'ora' in Javanese language."

Variants
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ora , os , osar , ossa , ora et labora , ora pro nobis
Etymology
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The Javanese word 'ora' comes from the Old Javanese language and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'utra' which means 'east'. In Javanese culture, the day after today is considered to be the 'day of the east' or 'ora'.


Trivia
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  1. The Javanese word 'ora' is also used to refer to the morning star or Venus when it appears before sunrise.

  2. The Javanese people have a tradition of greeting each other with the phrase 'Selamat Ora Siang' which means 'Good morning and have a nice day'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Javanese language: The Javanese language is an Austronesian language spoken by over 80 million people in Indonesia. It is the most widely spoken Austronesian language and is the native language of the Javanese people.

  2. Old Javanese language: Old Javanese is an extinct form of the Javanese language that was used from the 9th to the 15th century. It is the oldest attested form of the Javanese language and is written in the Kawi script.


Culture
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The Javanese word 'ora' holds significant cultural importance in Indonesia. It is commonly used in daily conversations and is a part of Javanese folklore and literature. The concept of 'ora' is also reflected in Javanese music and art.

How to Memorize "ora"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the sun rising in the east to remember that 'ora' means 'tomorrow'.
    - Imagine the sun setting and then rising again to remember that 'ora' comes from the Sanskrit word 'utra' which means 'east'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ora' with the concept of 'tomorrow' or 'the day after today'.
    - Remember that 'ora' is the Javanese word for 'east' and associate it with the rising sun.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'O Rises After Today' to remember that 'ora' means 'tomorrow'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Oriental Sun Tomorrow' to remember that 'ora' comes from the Sanskrit word 'utra' which means 'east'.


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