معنی
The act of removing footwear
زمینه فرهنگی
The floor is a social space. People often sit on 'tikar' (mats) to eat or talk. Shoes are seen as carriers of 'najis' (impurity) or just plain mud. The 'Batas Suci' in mosques is a strict line. Crossing it with shoes is a major taboo and will likely result in someone shouting 'Eh, sepatu!' at you. In traditional Javanese homes (Joglo), there is a transition area called the 'Pringgitan' where shoes are removed before entering the 'Dalem' (inner house). When entering a 'Pura' (temple), you often remove shoes, but more importantly, you must wear a 'sarung' and 'selendang' (waist sash).
The 'Socks' Rule
It is perfectly fine to keep your socks on after removing your shoes. You don't have to be completely barefoot.
Check the Porch
If you see a pile of shoes outside a door, it's a 100% guarantee you should remove yours too.
معنی
The act of removing footwear
The 'Socks' Rule
It is perfectly fine to keep your socks on after removing your shoes. You don't have to be completely barefoot.
Check the Porch
If you see a pile of shoes outside a door, it's a 100% guarantee you should remove yours too.
Don't Step on the Threshold
When you 'lepas sepatu', try not to step on the wooden or stone threshold of the door; step directly onto the floor inside.
Easy Shoes
When traveling in Indonesia, wear slip-on shoes or sandals. You will be 'lepas sepatu'-ing a lot!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'remove'.
Tolong ____ sepatu sebelum masuk ke rumah.
'Lepas' is the correct verb for removing shoes.
Match the sign to the location.
Where would you most likely see a sign saying 'Harap Lepas Sepatu'?
Mosques (mesjid) always require you to remove shoes.
Complete the dialogue politely.
Tuan Rumah: 'Silakan masuk.' | Tamu: 'Terima kasih. Apakah saya harus ____?'
It is polite to ask if you should remove your shoes when entering.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the formal version of 'Take off your shoes'.
The use of 'Mohon' and the prefix 'me-' makes it formal.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Where to Lepas Sepatu
Always
- • Houses
- • Mosques
- • Temples
Sometimes
- • Small Clinics
- • Boutiques
- • Schools
Never
- • Malls
- • Offices
- • Streets
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاTolong ____ sepatu sebelum masuk ke rumah.
'Lepas' is the correct verb for removing shoes.
Where would you most likely see a sign saying 'Harap Lepas Sepatu'?
Mosques (mesjid) always require you to remove shoes.
Tuan Rumah: 'Silakan masuk.' | Tamu: 'Terima kasih. Apakah saya harus ____?'
It is polite to ask if you should remove your shoes when entering.
Choose the formal version of 'Take off your shoes'.
The use of 'Mohon' and the prefix 'me-' makes it formal.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, in Indonesia it is expected. Guests will usually do it automatically without being asked.
This is a common worry! Indonesians are generally polite and won't say anything, but keeping your socks on can help.
In small private clinics, yes. In large modern hospitals, usually no. Look for a sign or a shoe rack.
Yes, 'buka sepatu' is very common and means the exact same thing in a casual context.
It means 'loose', 'free', or 'to release'.
Only in small, traditional shops where the owner is sitting on the floor. Most modern shops are 'shoes-on'.
It's neutral. 'Melepas sepatu' is the formal version.
Just place your shoes neatly to the side of the door, out of the way of the walking path.
Yes, everyone from toddlers to the elderly follows this rule.
Yes, that is the requirement. You must remove shoes and socks are optional but allowed.
عبارات مرتبط
Buka sepatu
synonymTo open/remove shoes
Copot sepatu
informalTo pop off shoes
Pakai sepatu
contrastTo wear/put on shoes
Alas kaki
specialized formFootwear
Rak sepatu
builds onShoe rack
