jus
English meaning: Juice
Definition
A drink made from pressed fruit; jus alpukat, avocado juice, is a favorite.
Example
“Saya mau jus jeruk.”
In English: “I want an orange juice.”
Another example: “Saya mau jus jeruk tanpa gula, ya.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday, neutral register used when ordering or describing fresh fruit drinks at warungs, cafes, and juice stalls. Almost always paired with a fruit name, as 'jus' alone is rarely specified.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Jus' is derived from French, meaning juice, and this term was assimilated into Indonesian through its use in culinary contexts, particularly for beverages.
Common Collocations
- jus alpukat
- jus jeruk
- jus mangga
- pesan jus
- jus buah segar
Word Forms
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Literary Heritage
“Aku ini binatang jalang dari kumpulannya terbuang”
“I am a wild animal, cast out from its herd.”
“Menulis adalah bekerja untuk keabadian”
“Writing is working for eternity.”
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Language information
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Indonesian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Austronesian
- Speakers
- 200M