Bedeutung
Becoming famous or very popular
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the 'Sinetron' (soap opera) industry, an actor is said to be 'naik daun' when they move from supporting roles to the lead role. This usually results in them appearing in multiple talk shows and commercials simultaneously. Indonesia has a 'viral culture'. Phrases like 'naik daun' are now frequently used to describe TikTokers who gain fame overnight through unique dances or catchphrases. In the Indonesian startup 'Unicorn' scene, a company is 'naik daun' when it receives a new round of funding or expands its services to all major cities. Even in traditional markets, a specific fruit or vegetable can be 'naik daun' if it's currently in season and highly sought after, leading to higher prices.
Use it for Trends
Don't just use it for people. If a new hobby like 'cycling' or 'gardening' becomes popular, 'naik daun' is perfect.
Avoid 'Menaik'
Never say 'Menaik daun'. The prefix 'me-' makes it sound like you are literally lifting a leaf.
Bedeutung
Becoming famous or very popular
Use it for Trends
Don't just use it for people. If a new hobby like 'cycling' or 'gardening' becomes popular, 'naik daun' is perfect.
Avoid 'Menaik'
Never say 'Menaik daun'. The prefix 'me-' makes it sound like you are literally lifting a leaf.
Pair with 'Sedang'
To sound most natural, always use 'sedang' (formal) or 'lagi' (informal) before the phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to complete the idiom.
Penyanyi itu sedang naik ____.
The fixed idiom is 'naik daun'. Other plant parts like 'pohon' (tree) or 'bunga' (flower) are not used.
Fill in the blank with the correct continuous marker (sedang/lagi).
Film horor ini ____ naik daun di Indonesia.
'Sedang' indicates the action is happening now, which fits the 'rising' nature of the idiom.
Which situation best fits the use of 'naik daun'?
Select the correct scenario:
'Naik daun' is for success and popularity, not literal climbing or failure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Wah, lagu ini enak sekali!' B: 'Iya, grup band-nya memang sedang ____.'
'Naik pitam' and 'naik darah' both mean to get angry. Only 'naik daun' means to become popular.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Fame Levels
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPenyanyi itu sedang naik ____.
The fixed idiom is 'naik daun'. Other plant parts like 'pohon' (tree) or 'bunga' (flower) are not used.
Film horor ini ____ naik daun di Indonesia.
'Sedang' indicates the action is happening now, which fits the 'rising' nature of the idiom.
Select the correct scenario:
'Naik daun' is for success and popularity, not literal climbing or failure.
A: 'Wah, lagu ini enak sekali!' B: 'Iya, grup band-nya memang sedang ____.'
'Naik pitam' and 'naik darah' both mean to get angry. Only 'naik daun' means to become popular.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually no. It's for success and popularity. For a rising crime rate, use 'meningkat'.
Yes, it's very common when discussing market trends or successful competitors.
There isn't a direct 'leaf' idiom for the opposite, but you can say 'namanya mulai tenggelam' (his name is starting to sink).
Close, but 'viral' is the cause, and 'naik daun' is the result. Someone is 'naik daun' *because* they went viral.
Yes, adding 'sangat' (very) or 'banget' (informal very) is very common.
Not at all! It is used every day on Indonesian TV and social media.
It might sound a bit boastful. It's better to use it for others. For yourself, say 'Bisnis saya sedang berkembang' (My business is developing).
No, Indonesian idioms don't change for plural subjects. 'Mereka sedang naik daun' is correct.
Yes! 'Film itu sedang naik daun' means the movie is a hit.
It comes from old card games where cards were called 'leaves'. Getting a good card was 'naik daun'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Naik pangkat
similarTo get a promotion at work.
Naik kelas
builds onTo move up a level or improve quality.
Bintang lapangan
specialized formThe star of the field (usually sports).
Laku keras
similarSelling like hotcakes.
