Bedeutung
Something many people are talking about
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Indonesia, being 'buah bibir' is closely tied to the concept of 'Nama Baik' (Good Name). Because society is collective, a person's reputation is often seen as a reflection of their entire family. Indonesian TV is famous for 'Infotainment' shows that focus entirely on who is currently the 'buah bibir' in the celebrity world. This has made the idiom very common in modern media language. In rural areas, news travels through 'getok tular' (word of mouth). Being the 'buah bibir' in a village can have real social consequences, both positive and negative. The term 'Netizen Indonesia' is known for being very active. When someone becomes 'buah bibir' online, it often results in thousands of comments and trending hashtags.
Pair it with 'Menjadi'
90% of the time, you will use this with the verb 'menjadi' (to become). Just remember: [Topic] + menjadi + buah bibir.
Not for Secrets
Don't use it for a secret you just told one person. It only becomes 'buah bibir' once many people know.
Bedeutung
Something many people are talking about
Pair it with 'Menjadi'
90% of the time, you will use this with the verb 'menjadi' (to become). Just remember: [Topic] + menjadi + buah bibir.
Not for Secrets
Don't use it for a secret you just told one person. It only becomes 'buah bibir' once many people know.
Use in Writing
Using this in an Indonesian essay or exam will make your language sound much more natural and 'native-like' than just using 'terkenal' (famous).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Setelah memenangkan medali emas, atlet itu menjadi ___ di seluruh Indonesia.
'Buah bibir' means the talk of the town, which fits the context of a famous athlete.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
This is the only sentence where 'buah bibir' is used figuratively to mean 'subject of talk'.
Match the situation to the most likely 'buah bibir'.
Situasi: Seorang artis terkenal tiba-tiba menikah secara rahasia.
A secret celebrity wedding is a classic topic for public gossip.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kenapa semua orang di kantor melihat ke arah Rina?' B: 'Kamu belum dengar? Dia baru saja dipromosikan jadi Manajer termuda. Dia sedang ___.'
Rina is the center of attention due to her promotion, making her the 'buah bibir'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSetelah memenangkan medali emas, atlet itu menjadi ___ di seluruh Indonesia.
'Buah bibir' means the talk of the town, which fits the context of a famous athlete.
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
This is the only sentence where 'buah bibir' is used figuratively to mean 'subject of talk'.
Situasi: Seorang artis terkenal tiba-tiba menikah secara rahasia.
A secret celebrity wedding is a classic topic for public gossip.
A: 'Kenapa semua orang di kantor melihat ke arah Rina?' B: 'Kamu belum dengar? Dia baru saja dipromosikan jadi Manajer termuda. Dia sedang ___.'
Rina is the center of attention due to her promotion, making her the 'buah bibir'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it can be positive! If you win a Nobel Prize, you will be the 'buah bibir' for your achievement. However, it is very frequently used for gossip.
Yes. If a new iPhone comes out and everyone is talking about it, you can say 'iPhone baru itu jadi buah bibir'.
'Viral' is a modern loanword specifically for the internet. 'Buah bibir' is a traditional idiom that applies to both the internet and real-life social circles.
Yes, it is considered a standard idiom. It's more professional than saying 'omongan orang'.
No, the order is fixed. It must be 'buah' (fruit) then 'bibir' (lips).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Buah tangan
similarSouvenir or small gift
Buah hati
similarBeloved child or sweetheart
Kabar burung
relatedRumor or unverified news
Naik daun
relatedTo be rising in popularity
