Bedeutung
A figurative term for a destructive fire.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Indonesian news is known for being quite dramatic and metaphorical. Using 'Si Jago Merah' is considered better writing than just saying 'kebakaran' because it engages the reader's imagination. Although illegal in many parts of modern Indonesia, cockfighting is a deep-seated cultural tradition in places like Bali and Java. The 'jago' is a symbol of pride and fierce competition. Red (merah) in Indonesia often symbolizes courage (berani), as seen in the national flag. However, in this idiom, it takes on the more primal meaning of heat and danger. In many Indonesian neighborhoods (RT/RW), people use 'gotong royong' (mutual aid) to fight fires before the trucks arrive. They will shout 'Ada jago merah!' to wake everyone up.
Use 'Si'
Always use 'Si' before 'jago merah' to sound more like a native speaker or a news reporter.
Not for cooking!
Never use this phrase when talking about cooking or candles, or people will think your house is burning down!
Bedeutung
A figurative term for a destructive fire.
Use 'Si'
Always use 'Si' before 'jago merah' to sound more like a native speaker or a news reporter.
Not for cooking!
Never use this phrase when talking about cooking or candles, or people will think your house is burning down!
Pair with 'Melalap'
The most natural verb to use with this idiom is 'melalap' (to devour).
Dramatic Flair
Use this idiom when you want to sound more descriptive and less like a textbook.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Berita hari ini: Si ____ merah melalap lima rumah di Bandung.
The correct idiom is 'jago merah'.
Which situation is appropriate for using 'jago merah'?
Kapan kita menggunakan kata 'jago merah'?
'Jago merah' is only for destructive, large fires.
Match the verb with the idiom 'Si Jago Merah'.
Pasangkan kata kerja yang sering digunakan dengan Si Jago Merah.
Fire 'devours' (melalap), 'rages' (mengamuk), and people 'extinguish' (memadamkan) it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Lihat asap hitam itu!' B: 'Wah, sepertinya ada ____ di sana.'
In the context of smoke and fire, 'jago merah' is the best fit.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Api vs. Jago Merah
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenBerita hari ini: Si ____ merah melalap lima rumah di Bandung.
The correct idiom is 'jago merah'.
Kapan kita menggunakan kata 'jago merah'?
'Jago merah' is only for destructive, large fires.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Fire 'devours' (melalap), 'rages' (mengamuk), and people 'extinguish' (memadamkan) it.
A: 'Lihat asap hitam itu!' B: 'Wah, sepertinya ada ____ di sana.'
In the context of smoke and fire, 'jago merah' is the best fit.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral-formal. It's used in news and literature, but also in everyday serious talk.
No, the idiom is fixed as 'merah'.
Literally yes, but it often means 'champion' or 'expert' (e.g., jago matematika).
Not at all, but it describes a sad/scary event, so use a serious tone.
Because of the cultural history of cockfighting in Indonesia.
No, only for destructive fires (kebakaran).
Not mandatory, but 90% of the time it is used.
There isn't a direct idiom, but 'air' (water) is its natural enemy.
Only if you are a journalist or discussing disaster management!
Yes, 'Si Jago Merah' is also understood and used in Malay.
Verwandte Redewendungen
melalap habis
similarTo devour completely
mengamuk
similarTo go on a rampage
pemadam kebakaran
builds onFirefighters
api unggun
contrastBonfire/Campfire
jagoan
builds onA hero or a tough person
