Bedeutung
It is better to be slow than unsafe.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Javanese equivalent 'Alon-alon asal kelakon' is a cornerstone of Javanese philosophy, emphasizing 'rilo' (acceptance) and 'sabar' (patience). It is often cited as a reason for the calm demeanor of Javanese people. The Indonesian National Police (POLRI) frequently uses this phrase in banners during 'Mudik' (the annual homecoming tradition). It serves as a reminder to millions of motorcyclists to stay safe. In Minang culture, which values trade and cleverness, this phrase is also applied to business deals, advising against 'rushing' a negotiation which might lead to a loss. In big cities like Jakarta, this phrase is sometimes used ironically to complain about the slow pace of bureaucracy or traffic, though its original wisdom remains respected.
Use it to be polite
If you want to tell someone to be careful without sounding bossy, use this proverb. It sounds like shared wisdom rather than a command.
Not for emergencies
Don't use this if someone is in actual immediate danger where speed is required.
Bedeutung
It is better to be slow than unsafe.
Use it to be polite
If you want to tell someone to be careful without sounding bossy, use this proverb. It sounds like shared wisdom rather than a command.
Not for emergencies
Don't use this if someone is in actual immediate danger where speed is required.
The 'Yang Penting' trick
In casual conversation, replace 'asal' with 'yang penting' to sound more like a local Jakartan.
Teste dich selbst
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut ini:
Biar lambat asal _______.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Biar lambat asal selamat'.
Pilih situasi yang paling tepat untuk menggunakan peribahasa 'Biar lambat asal selamat'.
Situasi mana yang cocok?
Peribahasa ini digunakan untuk memprioritaskan keselamatan di atas kecepatan.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
A: 'Aduh, aku takut telat sampai di kantor!' B: 'Jangan mengebut, jalanan licin. _________.'
B memberikan saran keselamatan kepada A yang ingin mengebut.
Apa arti dari 'Biar lambat asal selamat'?
Pilih jawaban yang paling benar.
Ini adalah inti dari makna peribahasa tersebut.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Speed vs. Safety
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenBiar lambat asal _______.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Biar lambat asal selamat'.
Situasi mana yang cocok?
Peribahasa ini digunakan untuk memprioritaskan keselamatan di atas kecepatan.
A: 'Aduh, aku takut telat sampai di kantor!' B: 'Jangan mengebut, jalanan licin. _________.'
B memberikan saran keselamatan kepada A yang ingin mengebut.
Pilih jawaban yang paling benar.
Ini adalah inti dari makna peribahasa tersebut.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, though often in a slightly more casual form like 'Pelan-pelan aja, yang penting sampai.'
It might be a bit too informal/proverbial for a standard email unless you have a close relationship with the recipient.
'Lambat' usually refers to speed/time (slow), while 'pelan' can mean slow speed or low volume (quiet). In this proverb, 'lambat' is standard.
Yes! 'Selamat' means safe, blessed, or successful. 'Selamat pagi' literally means 'A safe/blessed morning'.
Culturally, no. It encourages 'ketelitian' (precision) and 'kehati-hatian' (caution), not avoiding work.
Yes, it's a common way to tell someone to enjoy their food and not choke.
People sometimes just say 'Asal selamat' or 'Yang penting selamat'.
You can use 'Biar lambat asal selamat' or the Javanese 'Alon-alon asal kelakon'.
It's neutral. In very formal writing, you would use 'asalkan'.
Absolutely! It's a great motto for language learners who feel overwhelmed.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Alon-alon asal kelakon
similarSlowly but surely (Javanese).
Biar pelan asal sampai
synonymLet it be slow as long as you arrive.
Sesal dahulu pendapatan, sesal kemudian tidak berguna
builds onThink before you act so you don't regret it later.
Keburu nafsu
contrastTo be driven by haste or desire.
