Bedeutung
Expressing admiration for an achievement
Kultureller Hintergrund
Indonesians value 'apresiasi' (appreciation). Saying 'Hebat!' is a common way to maintain social harmony and show you care about others' efforts. In Javanese culture, 'andhap asor' (humility) is key. If you call someone 'hebat', they will likely deflect the praise to remain humble. In the capital, 'Hebat' is often mixed with English or replaced by slang like 'Gokil' or 'Keren' in casual settings. In formal settings, 'Hebat' is used by superiors to encourage subordinates, but subordinates might use 'Luar biasa' to sound more respectful to superiors.
Add 'Sekali'
If you want to sound more natural and enthusiastic, always add 'sekali' after 'hebat'. 'Hebat sekali!' sounds much more like a native speaker than just 'Hebat'.
Avoid for Food
Remember, food is 'enak', not 'hebat'. If you say 'Sate ini hebat', people will think the sate did something impressive, like flying!
Bedeutung
Expressing admiration for an achievement
Add 'Sekali'
If you want to sound more natural and enthusiastic, always add 'sekali' after 'hebat'. 'Hebat sekali!' sounds much more like a native speaker than just 'Hebat'.
Avoid for Food
Remember, food is 'enak', not 'hebat'. If you say 'Sate ini hebat', people will think the sate did something impressive, like flying!
Modesty is Key
If someone says 'Kamu hebat!' to you, don't just say 'Yes, I know'. Say 'Terima kasih' and maybe add 'Masih belajar' (Still learning) to sound polite.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word to praise your friend's cooking.
Masakan kamu enak sekali! Kamu memang ___ memasak.
'Hebat' is used to praise someone's skill in an activity like cooking.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'You are very great!'?
Choose the best option:
The intensifier 'sekali' always comes after the adjective it modifies.
Match the word to the situation.
If your friend just won a gold medal, what do you say?
'Hebat' is the perfect reaction to a major achievement like winning a medal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Aku bisa bicara lima bahasa. B: Wah, ___!
Speaking five languages is an impressive skill, so 'hebat' is the appropriate response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Hebat vs Bagus vs Keren
Hebat
- • Skills
- • Achievements
- • Intensity
Bagus
- • General Quality
- • Appearance
- • Movies
Keren
- • Style
- • Fashion
- • Attitude
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMasakan kamu enak sekali! Kamu memang ___ memasak.
'Hebat' is used to praise someone's skill in an activity like cooking.
Choose the best option:
The intensifier 'sekali' always comes after the adjective it modifies.
If your friend just won a gold medal, what do you say?
'Hebat' is the perfect reaction to a major achievement like winning a medal.
A: Aku bisa bicara lima bahasa. B: Wah, ___!
Speaking five languages is an impressive skill, so 'hebat' is the appropriate response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but usually to describe their performance or impact, not their physical appearance. A 'hebat' car is one that is very fast or powerful.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your best friend.
'Hebat' is about skill and achievement. 'Keren' is about looking cool or being trendy.
Yes, 'badai hebat' means a very strong or intense storm.
In that specific historical context, we use 'Agung', so 'Iskandar Agung'.
Yes, 'Gokil' and 'Mantul' (Mantap Betul) are very common slang alternatives.
Rarely, but it can describe something intense that is bad, like 'perang hebat' (a great/terrible war).
Indonesian adjectives don't change for plural. 'Mereka hebat' (They are great).
'Sangat' goes before the word: 'Sangat hebat'.
No, use 'Saya baik-baik saja' or 'Kabar baik'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Luar biasa
synonymExtraordinary
Keren
similarCool/Awesome
Mantap
similarSolid/Great
Pintar
builds onSmart
Jago
specialized formExpert/Pro
