Bedeutung
Handling a situation without getting angry
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Javanese culture, 'Sabar' and 'Nrimo' (acceptance) are high virtues. 'Kepala dingin' is the outward expression of these internal states, showing that one is 'halus' (refined). The concept of 'Musyawarah untuk Mufakat' (deliberation for consensus) is the national decision-making ideal. It is impossible to achieve without 'kepala dingin' from all parties. In high-stress cities like Jakarta, 'kepala dingin' is frequently used in 'netizen' culture to call for calm during viral controversies or political debates on social media. While Batak culture is often stereotyped as being more 'blunt' or 'loud,' the value of 'kepala dingin' in legal and family mediation (adat) is still strictly observed to prevent clan feuds.
Use it as a Request
If you are in an argument, don't say 'Stop shouting.' Say 'Ayo bicara dengan kepala dingin.' It sounds much more mature and less bossy.
Not for Sickness
If someone has a cold forehead because they are sick, don't use this idiom. Just say 'Kepalanya terasa dingin.'
Bedeutung
Handling a situation without getting angry
Use it as a Request
If you are in an argument, don't say 'Stop shouting.' Say 'Ayo bicara dengan kepala dingin.' It sounds much more mature and less bossy.
Not for Sickness
If someone has a cold forehead because they are sick, don't use this idiom. Just say 'Kepalanya terasa dingin.'
The Power of Sabar
Pairing 'kepala dingin' with the word 'Sabar' (patience) makes you sound like a native speaker who understands Indonesian values.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Jangan marah-marah, mari kita bicara dengan _______.
'Kepala dingin' is the idiom for staying calm during a discussion.
Which situation is best for using 'kepala dingin'?
Kapan kita harus menggunakan 'kepala dingin'?
The idiom is used for resolving conflicts or problems.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are common Indonesian idioms related to body parts and emotions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Dia memaki saya di depan orang banyak!' B: 'Sabar, hadapi dia dengan _______.'
B is advising A to stay calm despite the insult.
Match the idiom to the character trait.
Seorang pemimpin yang tidak panik saat krisis disebut...
'Berkepala dingin' describes someone who remains calm under pressure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenJangan marah-marah, mari kita bicara dengan _______.
'Kepala dingin' is the idiom for staying calm during a discussion.
Kapan kita harus menggunakan 'kepala dingin'?
The idiom is used for resolving conflicts or problems.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common Indonesian idioms related to body parts and emotions.
A: 'Dia memaki saya di depan orang banyak!' B: 'Sabar, hadapi dia dengan _______.'
B is advising A to stay calm despite the insult.
Seorang pemimpin yang tidak panik saat krisis disebut...
'Berkepala dingin' describes someone who remains calm under pressure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or your children.
No, 'otak dingin' (cold brain) is not a standard idiom. Stick to 'kepala dingin.'
The most direct opposite is 'kepala panas' or 'darah tinggi' (though 'darah tinggi' also means high blood pressure).
No. 'Cool' as in 'fashionable' is 'keren.' 'Kepala dingin' only means 'calm/rational.'
Yes, use 'berkepala dingin' to describe someone who is generally a calm person.
Very often, especially regarding political negotiations or peace talks.
Usually no, but if you say it while you are shouting, it sounds hypocritical!
Yes, if you are trying to resolve a misunderstanding with your partner.
People often use 'adem' or 'selow' (from English 'slow') in very casual settings.
Not necessarily slow, just not rushed by emotions. You can act quickly with a 'kepala dingin.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Berpikir jernih
similarTo think clearly
Hati panas
contrastTo be very angry
Darah dingin
contrastCold-blooded
Rendah hati
builds onHumble
