Tanteku

“Mlaku ngoyak tanpa tapi” (Walking chasing without a limit – 8 syllables)

“Sing bener kuwi sejati” (What is true is that which is real – 8 syllables) tanteku

Example: “Aja kaya kebo kaburu” (Don’t be like a buffalo being chased – 8 syllables) “Mlaku ngoyak tanpa tapi” (Walking chasing without a

“Aja mangro tingal donya” (Don’t be confused seeing the world – 8 syllables) tanteku

Speech is holy, heart is dirty Holiness only on the lips Sweetness is just a pretty face Turns out the heart is bitter with anger Example 2 (Advice for youth) Javanese Ojo dumeh sugih banda (u – variant) Kuwasa tanpa pamrih a (a) Urip iku mung sementara (i – 9 syll. allowed in folk style) Suk mbesuk bakal ngadepo (a)