djakarta: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowNeutral/Formal; primarily found in historical, academic, or formal geographical texts.
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What does “djakarta” mean?
The former common spelling for the capital city of Indonesia, now standardly spelled Jakarta.
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Meaning and Definition
The former common spelling for the capital city of Indonesia, now standardly spelled Jakarta.
Refers to the historical and contemporary major Southeast Asian metropolitan center, a political, economic, and cultural hub. The spelling 'Djakarta' reflects older Dutch-based orthography.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage. Both varieties now predominantly use 'Jakarta'. The spelling 'Djakarta' may appear marginally more often in historical British texts due to colonial-era influence.
Connotations
The 'Dj-' spelling can convey a historical, colonial, or formal/academic tone.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in contemporary corpora; the modern spelling 'Jakarta' is overwhelmingly standard.
Grammar
How to Use “djakarta” in a Sentence
[PREP] Djakarta[VERB] Djakarta (e.g., leave, visit, describe)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “djakarta” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- the Djakarta-based archives
American English
- a Djakarta-focused study
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in historical context for trade or in the names of legacy companies: 'The firm's roots are in Djakarta.'
Academic
Appears in historical, geographical, or political science texts discussing the colonial or early post-colonial period.
Everyday
Rare; if used, it's typically by older generations or in deliberate historical reference.
Technical
Might be found in archival documents, maps, or historical datasets.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “djakarta”
- Misspelling as 'Jakarta' in contexts requiring the historical form.
- Pronouncing 'D' and 'J' as separate sounds (/diːˈdʒeɪkɑːrtə/).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they refer to the same city. 'Djakarta' is an older romanization, while 'Jakarta' is the modern standard spelling in English.
The change followed updates in romanization systems to better reflect Indonesian pronunciation and to move away from Dutch-based orthography after Indonesia's independence.
It is pronounced identically to 'Jakarta': /dʒəˈkɑːtə/ in British English and /dʒəˈkɑrtə/ in American English. The 'Dj' is a digraph for the /dʒ/ sound.
Use it only when referring to historical contexts, quoting older sources, or in academic works specifically discussing the period when that spelling was in use. Otherwise, use 'Jakarta'.
The former common spelling for the capital city of Indonesia, now standardly spelled Jakarta.
Djakarta is usually neutral/formal; primarily found in historical, academic, or formal geographical texts. in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Dutch Journey' starts with 'DJ', linking to the old Dutch spelling of Jakarta.
Conceptual Metaphor
A time capsule; a gateway to the past.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary reason for the spelling 'Djakarta' in a modern English text?