jahanam
What does jahanam mean? jahanam is a Indonesian severe that translates to “hellish / evil” in English.
Literal Translation
Hell / Jahannam
Meaning & Usage
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"hellish / evil"
The Islamic concept of Hellfire.
Examples in the Wild
Dasar orang jahanam. (You person from Hell.)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Around religious or conservative communities
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Used to describe an intensely evil person, equating them to the inhabitants of Hell.
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