Signification
Acting without thinking due to success
Contexte culturel
Humility (rendah hati) is a core value. Being called 'lupa daratan' is a serious social stigma that can lead to being ostracized by one's community. The concept of 'andhap asor' (humility) is very strong. Javanese people often use subtle hints before calling someone 'lupa daratan' directly. In Minang culture, which values trade and success, there is a strong emphasis on 'merantau' (migrating). Those who succeed abroad but return with an arrogant attitude are often criticized with this phrase. With the rise of social media, 'lupa daratan' is now frequently used to describe 'flexing' (pamer kekayaan) culture which is seen as a sign of losing one's roots.
Use it for 'Nouveau Riche'
This is the perfect phrase to describe someone who suddenly has money and starts acting like they are better than everyone else.
It's a strong critique
Calling someone 'lupa daratan' is quite insulting. Use it about people, not usually to people, unless you want a fight.
Signification
Acting without thinking due to success
Use it for 'Nouveau Riche'
This is the perfect phrase to describe someone who suddenly has money and starts acting like they are better than everyone else.
It's a strong critique
Calling someone 'lupa daratan' is quite insulting. Use it about people, not usually to people, unless you want a fight.
Pair with 'Sejak'
Always mention the cause of the change using 'sejak' (since) to sound more natural. E.g., 'Lupa daratan sejak jadi bos.'
Humility is Key
In Indonesia, even if you are successful, you should pretend to be humble to avoid being called 'lupa daratan.'
Teste-toi
Pilih situasi yang paling tepat untuk menggunakan 'lupa daratan'.
Manakah dari situasi berikut yang menggambarkan seseorang yang 'lupa daratan'?
'Lupa daratan' digunakan untuk perubahan sikap menjadi sombong karena sukses, seperti penyanyi yang menjadi terkenal.
Lengkapi kalimat di bawah ini dengan kata yang tepat.
Jangan sampai kamu lupa ______ setelah mendapatkan promosi jabatan itu.
Idiom yang tepat untuk memperingatkan seseorang agar tidak sombong adalah 'lupa daratan'.
Cocokkan kalimat dengan konteksnya.
Kalimat: 'Dia benar-benar lupa daratan sejak menang lotre.'
Menang lotre sering dikaitkan dengan idiom ini jika orang tersebut berubah menjadi sombong.
Lengkapi percakapan singkat ini.
A: 'Kenapa Budi tidak mau lagi makan di warung kita?' | B: 'Yah, sejak jadi direktur, dia sepertinya sudah _______.'
Budi tidak mau makan di tempat biasa karena dia merasa sudah terlalu tinggi statusnya (sombong).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Lupa Daratan vs. Kacang Lupa Kulitnya
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesManakah dari situasi berikut yang menggambarkan seseorang yang 'lupa daratan'?
'Lupa daratan' digunakan untuk perubahan sikap menjadi sombong karena sukses, seperti penyanyi yang menjadi terkenal.
Jangan sampai kamu lupa ______ setelah mendapatkan promosi jabatan itu.
Idiom yang tepat untuk memperingatkan seseorang agar tidak sombong adalah 'lupa daratan'.
Kalimat: 'Dia benar-benar lupa daratan sejak menang lotre.'
Menang lotre sering dikaitkan dengan idiom ini jika orang tersebut berubah menjadi sombong.
A: 'Kenapa Budi tidak mau lagi makan di warung kita?' | B: 'Yah, sejak jadi direktur, dia sepertinya sudah _______.'
Budi tidak mau makan di tempat biasa karena dia merasa sudah terlalu tinggi statusnya (sombong).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a newspaper (formal) or with friends (informal).
No, it must involve a negative change in attitude like arrogance or recklessness.
'Sombong' is just the adjective 'arrogant.' 'Lupa daratan' is a more descriptive idiom that implies the person *changed* because of success.
Yes, you can say a company has 'lupa daratan' if they become too greedy after succeeding.
Yes, it is also understood and used in Malaysia and Singapore, though the frequency might vary.
No, that is not an idiom and has no meaning.
Only if you are saying 'I will not forget the land' (Saya tidak akan lupa daratan) to show you are humble.
No, it is always a negative critique.
'Jangan sampai lupa daratan' is the closest equivalent.
It's better to use 'kacang lupa kulitnya' for that specific situation.
Yes, it's a very common theme in Indonesian soap operas where a poor person becomes rich and evil.
Usually no, as children don't typically have the 'success' or 'power' required for this idiom.
It literally means 'to forget the dry land.'
Yes, it has been used for generations in Indonesia.
Expressions liées
Kacang lupa kulitnya
similarA peanut that forgets its shell.
Lupa diri
synonymTo forget oneself.
Besar kepala
similarBig headed.
Sombong
specialized formArrogant.
Rendah hati
contrastHumble.
Mabuk kekuasaan
builds onDrunk on power.
