المعنى
Always follow the rules of your location
خلفية ثقافية
This proverb is central to the Minangkabau concept of 'merantau' (migrating for success). Young men are encouraged to leave home but must always respect the customs of their new land to succeed. In Java, this aligns with the value of 'Empan Papan'—knowing one's place and behaving appropriately according to the social context and location. For visitors to Bali, this proverb is often invoked regarding 'Desa, Kala, Patra' (Place, Time, Context), which dictates how rituals and social interactions should occur. It is used as a unifying slogan to encourage Indonesians from different islands to live harmoniously when they move to other parts of the country (transmigration).
Use it to show respect
Using this proverb when you arrive in a new place in Indonesia will immediately earn you respect from locals as it shows you value their culture.
Don't over-formalize
In very casual settings with close friends, using the full proverb might sound a bit like a lecture. Use it sparingly.
المعنى
Always follow the rules of your location
Use it to show respect
Using this proverb when you arrive in a new place in Indonesia will immediately earn you respect from locals as it shows you value their culture.
Don't over-formalize
In very casual settings with close friends, using the full proverb might sound a bit like a lecture. Use it sparingly.
اختبر نفسك
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut dengan kata yang tepat.
Di mana bumi dipijak, ______ dijunjung.
The correct pair for 'bumi' (earth) in this proverb is 'langit' (sky).
Pilih situasi yang paling tepat untuk menggunakan peribahasa ini.
Seorang teman baru saja pindah ke luar negeri dan merasa bingung dengan budaya di sana.
This proverb is used to encourage cultural adaptation.
Apa arti dari kata 'dijunjung' dalam peribahasa ini?
Kata 'dijunjung' secara kiasan berarti...
'Dijunjung' means to carry on the head, which metaphorically means to honor or obey.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
A: 'Kenapa kita harus mengikuti upacara adat ini?' B: 'Karena kita sedang bertamu di sini. Ingat, _________________.'
The context of being a guest and following local ceremonies perfectly fits the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDi mana bumi dipijak, ______ dijunjung.
The correct pair for 'bumi' (earth) in this proverb is 'langit' (sky).
Seorang teman baru saja pindah ke luar negeri dan merasa bingung dengan budaya di sana.
This proverb is used to encourage cultural adaptation.
Kata 'dijunjung' secara kiasan berarti...
'Dijunjung' means to carry on the head, which metaphorically means to honor or obey.
A: 'Kenapa kita harus mengikuti upacara adat ini?' B: 'Karena kita sedang bertamu di sini. Ingat, _________________.'
The context of being a guest and following local ceremonies perfectly fits the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةNo, it is used by Indonesians themselves when moving between different islands or even different neighborhoods.
Yes, it is very appropriate for a formal introduction or a closing statement in a business context to show cultural sensitivity.
There isn't a direct 'opposite' proverb, but 'Kepala sama hitam, pendapat lain-lain' (Heads are all black, but opinions differ) emphasizes individual differences over conformity.
عبارات ذات صلة
Masuk kandang kambing mengembik, masuk kandang kerbau melenguh
synonymWhen you enter a goat's pen, bleat; when you enter a buffalo's pen, low.
Lain ladang lain belalang, lain lubuk lain ikannya
similarDifferent fields have different grasshoppers, different ponds have different fish.
Adat sepanjang jalan, cupak sepanjang betung
builds onCustoms follow the road, measures follow the bamboo.
