Living in America for a Long Time, Turns Out Atiek CB's Children Understand Javanese

Kapanlagi.com - Living in the United States for decades did not make Atiek CB forget her native language. The singer, who was born in Kediri, is still fluent in Javanese and greeted the audience of Jazz Gunung 2023 in her mother tongue.

"Piye kabare, aku jan tresno karo kabeh," Atiek said in the middle of her performance at Jazz Gunung on Friday (21/7).

After coming off stage, KapanLagi.com had a brief chat with Atiek. There are many interesting stories from the owner of the song Terserah Boy, known for her hoarse voice. One of them is that her family in America actually understands Javanese.

1. Children Can Speak Javanese

Atiek CB © KapanLagi.com/Wulan Novi

Atiek revealed that even though she lives in America, her husband and children can speak Indonesian and Javanese. She often speaks Javanese with her children, even though they can only reply a little bit.

"They can understand, although it may sound a bit rough to people here in Indonesia. Like 'Aku gorengno tahu yo' (I don't know how to fry), but they understand," said Atiek.

Her husband can also speak Indonesian well because he has lived in Jakarta for a long time. Atiek often speaks Javanese and is responded to in Javanese by her husband as well.

2. Feeling Cold

Atiek CB © KapanLagi.com/Wulan Novi

Although she has been living in America for a long time, Atiek does not forget her mother tongue. Throughout her performance at Jazz Gunung 2023, she used Javanese more often than Indonesian.

"Aku ketoke salah milih klambi iki. Uadem tenan tibak e. Iso masuk angin iki aku" (I think I chose the wrong clothes. It's really cold. I might catch a cold)," said Atiek, which was met with laughter from the audience.

That night, she performed 'boldly' in a short-sleeved mini dress in a temperature of 15 degrees. Although she is used to cold temperatures in America, Atiek said this experience was different.

"There, during winter, the house remains warm because there is a heater. But here, it's not the same. So last night, I slept while shivering. It was very cold," said Atiek, who stayed at Jiwa Jawa, Bromo.

(kpl/phi)