Bedeutung
To pay the cost of something
Kultureller Hintergrund
In traditional markets (pasar), 'bayar harga' is preceded by 'tawar-menawar' (bargaining). Paying the price without bargaining is often seen as a sign of being a 'turis' (tourist) or wealthy. The concept of 'Ngundhuh wohing pakarti' (reaping what you sow) is the Javanese equivalent of 'bayar harga'. It emphasizes that every action has a cost that must be settled in this life or the next. In big cities like Jakarta, 'bayar harga' is often used in the context of 'gengsi' (prestige). People are willing to 'bayar harga mahal' for brands to maintain social status. In news reports, 'bayar harga' is frequently used when a criminal is sentenced, framing the prison time as a 'payment' to society.
Use 'Membayar' for Writing
When writing an email or an essay, always use the prefix 'mem-' to sound more professional.
Avoid Literal English Idioms
Don't say 'bayar kunjungan' for 'pay a visit'. Use 'berkunjung' instead.
Bedeutung
To pay the cost of something
Use 'Membayar' for Writing
When writing an email or an essay, always use the prefix 'mem-' to sound more professional.
Avoid Literal English Idioms
Don't say 'bayar kunjungan' for 'pay a visit'. Use 'berkunjung' instead.
The 'Atas' Rule
When talking about consequences, always follow 'bayar harga' with 'atas' (e.g., bayar harga atas kesalahan).
Bargaining Context
If a seller says 'Harga pas', it means 'fixed price' and you cannot negotiate further before you 'bayar'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'bayar harga'.
Kalau kamu tidak jujur, suatu hari nanti kamu akan ______.
In this context of consequences, 'bayar harga' is the correct idiomatic expression.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a literal sense?
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
Sentence A is a wrong translation of 'pay attention'. Sentence C is socially incorrect. Sentence B is a standard literal transaction.
Complete the dialogue.
Andi: 'Aku gagal ujian lagi.' Budi: 'Ya, itu ______ karena kamu main game terus.'
Budi is pointing out the consequence of Andi's actions using the common idiom.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Membayar harga mahal (A. Business failure), 2. Bayar harga grosir (B. Buying in bulk), 3. Menebus kesalahan (C. Apologizing/Atone)
Each variation fits a specific context: high cost for failure, bulk pricing for shopping, and atonement for mistakes.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKalau kamu tidak jujur, suatu hari nanti kamu akan ______.
In this context of consequences, 'bayar harga' is the correct idiomatic expression.
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
Sentence A is a wrong translation of 'pay attention'. Sentence C is socially incorrect. Sentence B is a standard literal transaction.
Andi: 'Aku gagal ujian lagi.' Budi: 'Ya, itu ______ karena kamu main game terus.'
Budi is pointing out the consequence of Andi's actions using the common idiom.
1. Membayar harga mahal (A. Business failure), 2. Bayar harga grosir (B. Buying in bulk), 3. Menebus kesalahan (C. Apologizing/Atone)
Each variation fits a specific context: high cost for failure, bulk pricing for shopping, and atonement for mistakes.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is neutral and polite. However, in very formal settings, 'membayar harga' is preferred.
Usually, for bills, we say 'bayar tagihan'. 'Bayar harga' sounds more like you are paying for a specific item's value.
'Harga' is the price tag on an item. 'Biaya' is the 'cost' or 'expense' of an activity (like 'biaya sekolah').
Yes, many pop songs use it to describe the pain of love or the cost of betrayal.
It's better to say 'Minta bon' (Check please) or 'Saya mau bayar'. 'Bayar harga' is a bit too descriptive for the moment of payment.
Often, yes, when used figuratively. It implies a loss or a sacrifice.
You say 'Tidak sebanding dengan harganya' or 'Harganya tidak masuk akal'.
No, for taxes we use 'bayar pajak'.
Yes, 'kena batunya' is the most common slang for paying the price of a mistake.
No! Use 'memberi pujian'.
It means a price is non-negotiable, or a principle is absolute.
Yes, to describe market costs or the consequences of business decisions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Harga mati
similarFixed price / Non-negotiable
Harga diri
builds onSelf-esteem / Honor
Membayar hutang
similarTo pay a debt
Kena batunya
synonymTo get what's coming to you
Cuma-cuma
contrastFree of charge
