Signification
A person who does not have a partner
Contexte culturel
Saturday night (Malam Minggu) is culturally designated as 'date night'. Being 'jomblo' on this night is a major theme in pop culture and memes. During Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran), family members often ask 'Kapan nikah?' (When are you marrying?). This makes the 'jomblo' status a point of stress for many. The term 'Jomblo Fisabilillah' is used by those who choose to stay single to avoid 'zina' (sinful acts) before marriage. The word originated in Bandung, which is considered the 'Paris of Java' and a trendsetter for Indonesian slang.
The 'B' Factor
Always write it with a 'b' (jomblo) in texts and social media to sound like a native, even if the dictionary says 'jomlo'.
Avoid with Elders
Don't use 'jomblo' when meeting your partner's parents for the first time; it's too casual.
Signification
A person who does not have a partner
The 'B' Factor
Always write it with a 'b' (jomblo) in texts and social media to sound like a native, even if the dictionary says 'jomlo'.
Avoid with Elders
Don't use 'jomblo' when meeting your partner's parents for the first time; it's too casual.
Jomblo Happy
If someone teases you for being single, just reply with 'Jomblo happy!' to show you're confident and unbothered.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct slang word for 'single'.
Budi tidak punya pacar. Budi adalah seorang ________.
Since Budi doesn't have a partner (pacar), the correct slang term is 'jomblo'.
Which word is most appropriate for a formal government form?
Status perkawinan: ________
'Lajang' is the formal/legal term for single in Indonesian.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Siska: 'Malam Minggu ini kamu mau ke mana?' Rian: 'Di rumah saja, nonton film. Maklum, ________.'
'Nasib jomblo' (the fate of a single person) is a very common idiomatic expression for staying home on Saturday night.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Slang
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesBudi tidak punya pacar. Budi adalah seorang ________.
Since Budi doesn't have a partner (pacar), the correct slang term is 'jomblo'.
Status perkawinan: ________
'Lajang' is the formal/legal term for single in Indonesian.
Siska: 'Malam Minggu ini kamu mau ke mana?' Rian: 'Di rumah saja, nonton film. Maklum, ________.'
'Nasib jomblo' (the fate of a single person) is a very common idiomatic expression for staying home on Saturday night.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt depends on the tone. Usually, it's a friendly tease or a self-deprecating joke. However, calling someone a 'jomblo karatan' can be a bit mean.
Technically yes, but 'duda' (widower/divorced man) or 'janda' (widow/divorced woman) is more common for their specific status.
It stands for 'Jomblo Ngenes', meaning someone who is miserably or pitifully single.
Indonesian doesn't use 's'. You can say 'para jomblo' to refer to a group of single people.
Expressions liées
Jones
specialized formJomblo Ngenes (pitifully single)
Lajang
synonymSingle (formal)
Pacaran
contrastDating/In a relationship
PHP
similarPemberi Harapan Palsu (False Hope Giver)
LDR
similarLong Distance Relationship
