Bedeutung
Switching off a mobile phone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Indonesia, it is considered extremely disrespectful for a phone to ring during Friday prayers (Shalat Jumat) or Church services. Most places have stickers on the door reminding people to 'Matikan HP'. While Indonesians love social media, there is a growing trend of 'Phone Stacking' where everyone must 'matikan HP' or put them face down. The first person to touch their phone pays the bill. Indonesian teachers often collect phones at the start of the day. Students are told to 'matikan HP' and put them in a 'locker' or basket to prevent cheating and distraction. During the singing of 'Indonesia Raya' (the national anthem) or during a wedding 'Akad Nikah', absolute silence is expected, and 'matikan HP' is a standard requirement.
Use 'Tolong'
Always add 'Tolong' before 'Matikan HP' to avoid sounding like an angry boss.
Not for Apps
Don't use 'Matikan' for closing an app. Use 'Tutup aplikasi' or 'Keluar dari aplikasi'.
Bedeutung
Switching off a mobile phone.
Use 'Tolong'
Always add 'Tolong' before 'Matikan HP' to avoid sounding like an angry boss.
Not for Apps
Don't use 'Matikan' for closing an app. Use 'Tutup aplikasi' or 'Keluar dari aplikasi'.
The 'Silent' Alternative
In many social settings, 'Matikan HP' is seen as extreme. Most Indonesians just use 'Mode getar' (vibrate).
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Ibu berkata: '_____ HP kamu sekarang, sudah malam!'
We need the imperative verb form with the '-kan' suffix.
Fill in the missing letters.
Tolong m_t_k_n HP Anda di dalam bioskop.
The verb is 'matikan'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you most likely see a sign saying 'Mohon Matikan HP'?
Mosques require silence for prayer, making it a common place for this sign.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kenapa kamu tidak menjawab teleponku? B: Maaf, saya _____ HP karena sedang rapat.
The person couldn't answer because they turned off their phone for a meeting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to Matikan HP
Quiet Zones
- • Mosque
- • Cinema
- • Library
Safety
- • Airplane
- • Hospital
- • Gas Station
Matikan vs. Senyapkan
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIbu berkata: '_____ HP kamu sekarang, sudah malam!'
We need the imperative verb form with the '-kan' suffix.
Tolong m_t_k_n HP Anda di dalam bioskop.
The verb is 'matikan'.
Where would you most likely see a sign saying 'Mohon Matikan HP'?
Mosques require silence for prayer, making it a common place for this sign.
A: Kenapa kamu tidak menjawab teleponku? B: Maaf, saya _____ HP karena sedang rapat.
The person couldn't answer because they turned off their phone for a meeting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. To make it polite, add 'Tolong' or 'Mohon'.
Yes, 'Matikan komputer' or 'Matikan laptop' is perfectly correct.
The formal word is 'telepon genggam' or 'ponsel'.
You say 'HP saya mati'.
Yes, it is the Jakarta/informal version of 'Matikan'.
Literally, yes. But in this context, it just means 'to turn off'.
You usually say 'Kunci HP' (Lock the phone) or 'Matikan layar'.
Yes, it's common Indoglish, but 'Matikan' is better for learners.
No, it's pronounced 'Ha-Pé'.
Because you are 'causing' the phone to be 'mati' (dead).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nyalakan HP
contrastTo turn on the phone
Cas HP
similarTo charge the phone
Senyapkan HP
similarTo mute the phone
Restart HP
builds onTo reboot the phone
Mode Pesawat
specialized formAirplane mode
