معنی
Explaining the fundamental nature of something
زمینه فرهنگی
The term 'Dasar Negara' refers to the Pancasila, the five principles that are the foundation of Indonesia. This makes the word 'dasar' very powerful and respected. In Javanese-influenced Indonesian, being too direct can be seen as rude. 'Pada dasarnya' is a 'safe' way to be direct because it sounds intellectual and objective rather than personal. Indonesian students are taught to look for the 'inti sari' (essence) of texts. 'Pada dasarnya' is the standard phrase used in classrooms to present that essence. In Jakarta's 'South Jakarta' (Jaksel) slang, people often mix English and Indonesian. You might hear 'Basically, pada dasarnya...' which is redundant but very common among young professionals.
The 'Jaksel' Redundancy
If you want to sound like a trendy Jakarta professional, you can say 'Basically, pada dasarnya...'. It's grammatically redundant but very common in modern business circles.
Don't forget the -nya
Saying 'Pada dasar' sounds like you are about to say 'At the base of the mountain' but stopped. Always include '-nya' for 'basically'.
معنی
Explaining the fundamental nature of something
The 'Jaksel' Redundancy
If you want to sound like a trendy Jakarta professional, you can say 'Basically, pada dasarnya...'. It's grammatically redundant but very common in modern business circles.
Don't forget the -nya
Saying 'Pada dasar' sounds like you are about to say 'At the base of the mountain' but stopped. Always include '-nya' for 'basically'.
Softening the Blow
Use 'Pada dasarnya' before giving a critique. It makes your criticism sound like an objective observation of facts rather than a personal attack.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to mean 'Basically'.
______, saya tidak suka makanan pedas.
We use the preposition 'pada' for abstract concepts like 'dasar' (basis).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He is basically a good person'?
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
'Pada dasarnya' is used to describe inherent character. 'Sebenarnya' means 'actually' (implying a correction), and 'Pokoknya' is too insistent.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kenapa kamu tidak membeli mobil itu? B: ______ harganya terlalu mahal.
It functions as a sentence starter to explain the core reason.
Match the situation to the correct use of 'Pada dasarnya'.
Situation: You are explaining that a complex software is just a calculator.
You are simplifying a complex concept, which is the primary use of 'Pada dasarnya'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Basically vs. Actually
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها______, saya tidak suka makanan pedas.
We use the preposition 'pada' for abstract concepts like 'dasar' (basis).
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
'Pada dasarnya' is used to describe inherent character. 'Sebenarnya' means 'actually' (implying a correction), and 'Pokoknya' is too insistent.
A: Kenapa kamu tidak membeli mobil itu? B: ______ harganya terlalu mahal.
It functions as a sentence starter to explain the core reason.
Situation: You are explaining that a complex software is just a calculator.
You are simplifying a complex concept, which is the primary use of 'Pada dasarnya'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt's a bit formal. In texts, people usually use 'Intinya' or just 'Sebenernya'.
No, it will make you sound repetitive. Use it only when you are actually summarizing or simplifying.
'Pada dasarnya' is about the nature of a thing, while 'Secara prinsip' is about rules or logic.
Yes, in informal speech, people often drop the 'Pada'. 'Dasarnya dia emang gitu.'
No. For 'almost', use 'hampir'. 'Pada dasarnya' means 'fundamentally'.
Yes, often to explain the 'essence' of a verse in commentaries.
Yes, it's an excellent phrase for summarizing your skills or experience.
Yes, it is the closest possible equivalent in terms of function.
'Pada' is used for abstract locations (like a 'basis'), whereas 'di' is for physical ones.
No, it is a standard, formal expression.
عبارات مرتبط
Sebenarnya
similarActually / In fact
Pokoknya
similarThe point is / Anyway
Hakikatnya
specialized formIn its essence
Secara umum
similarIn general
Intinya
synonymThe core / The point
Sejatinya
specialized formTruly / In reality
