Bedeutung
Things will get better after hard times
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is the title of the most important book in the history of Indonesian women's rights. It is taught to every school child. The proverb aligns with the Javanese concept of 'Prihatin'—the practice of enduring hardship or self-denial to achieve a higher goal or future success. Many Indonesians connect this proverb to the Quranic verse 'Inna ma'al 'usri yusra', making it both a cultural and spiritual anchor. In the startup and creative scenes of Jakarta, this phrase is often used to describe the 'hustle'—the idea that long nights of work will lead to a 'bright' exit or success.
Use it for Kartini Day
If you are in Indonesia on April 21st, using this phrase in a social media post will make you look very culturally aware.
Don't over-shorten
Never just say 'Habis gelap.' The phrase must be completed with 'terbitlah terang' to make sense.
Bedeutung
Things will get better after hard times
Use it for Kartini Day
If you are in Indonesia on April 21st, using this phrase in a social media post will make you look very culturally aware.
Don't over-shorten
Never just say 'Habis gelap.' The phrase must be completed with 'terbitlah terang' to make sense.
The Power of '-lah'
Notice how '-lah' makes the phrase sound more certain. It's not just that light *might* rise, it *will* rise.
Teste dich selbst
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut ini:
Habis gelap _________ terang.
The correct verb is 'terbitlah' (to rise/emerge), which is the traditional form of the proverb.
Pilih situasi yang paling cocok untuk menggunakan peribahasa 'Habis gelap terbitlah terang'.
Situasi mana yang tepat?
This proverb is used for encouragement during difficult times, like failing an entrance exam.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
A: 'Proyek ini sangat sulit, saya mau menyerah.' B: 'Jangan begitu. Ingat kata pepatah, _________.'
The context of wanting to give up on a difficult project requires a motivational proverb.
Apa makna dari kata 'habis' dalam peribahasa ini?
Makna 'habis' adalah...
In this context, 'habis' means 'after' or 'once the darkness is finished'.
Pasangkan kata dengan maknanya dalam peribahasa ini.
Pasangkan:
All pairs are correct metaphors used in the proverb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenHabis gelap _________ terang.
The correct verb is 'terbitlah' (to rise/emerge), which is the traditional form of the proverb.
Situasi mana yang tepat?
This proverb is used for encouragement during difficult times, like failing an entrance exam.
A: 'Proyek ini sangat sulit, saya mau menyerah.' B: 'Jangan begitu. Ingat kata pepatah, _________.'
The context of wanting to give up on a difficult project requires a motivational proverb.
Makna 'habis' adalah...
In this context, 'habis' means 'after' or 'once the darkness is finished'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All pairs are correct metaphors used in the proverb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot at all. While it's a proverb, it's used very warmly between friends to show deep support.
Yes, but it sounds less like the famous proverb and more like a regular sentence. Stick to 'Habis' for the idiomatic effect.
She was a Javanese noblewoman who advocated for women's education and rights under Dutch rule. She is the 'mother' of this phrase.
Originally yes, but today it is used for any situation involving hope and recovery.
Not really, but you can say 'Bakal ada pelangi setelah hujan' (There will be a rainbow after the rain) for a more modern, casual vibe.
In casual Indonesian, 'habis' is often used to mean 'after' (e.g., 'Habis makan, saya mandi'). In formal writing, you should use 'setelah'.
There isn't a direct proverb for the opposite, as Indonesian culture tends to focus on optimistic proverbs.
Only if you are very close to the recipient or if you are writing a motivational message to your team.
The '-lah' adds a poetic emphasis and a sense of 'and then it happens!'
Yes, because of the shared history of the Malay language and the influence of Kartini's writings across the region.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Badai pasti berlalu
similarThe storm will surely pass.
Berakit-rakit ke hulu, berenang-renang ke tepian
builds onRafting upstream first, then swimming to the shore (No pain, no gain).
Emas tetap emas meskipun di dalam lumpur
similarGold remains gold even in the mud.
Sedia payung sebelum hujan
contrastPrepare the umbrella before it rains.
