Signification
One's inner feelings or conscience
Contexte culturel
In Javanese culture, 'Mata Hati' is linked to 'Kebatinan' (inner spirituality). It's believed that by refining one's inner self, the mata hati becomes sharp enough to predict the future or sense danger. The phrase is central to 'Tasawwuf' (Sufism) in Indonesia. It is used to describe the state of 'Ikhlas' (sincerity), where one does good deeds only for God, seen through the mata hati. Indonesian 'Sinetron' (soap operas) and pop songs frequently use 'mata hati' to describe a love that transcends physical appearance or social status. Indonesians generally avoid direct confrontation. Using 'mata hati' in a conversation can be a gentle way to appeal to someone's emotions or ethics without being aggressive.
Think 'Empathy'
Whenever you want to say you feel empathy for someone, 'mata hati' is a great phrase to use.
Not for Imagination
Don't use it to say 'I see it in my mind.' Use 'bayangan' instead.
Signification
One's inner feelings or conscience
Think 'Empathy'
Whenever you want to say you feel empathy for someone, 'mata hati' is a great phrase to use.
Not for Imagination
Don't use it to say 'I see it in my mind.' Use 'bayangan' instead.
The Liver/Heart Connection
Remember that in Indonesian, the liver (hati) is where emotions live. Don't be confused if you see 'hati' translated as liver in a dictionary!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Jangan hanya melihat dengan mata kepala, tapi lihatlah dengan ____.
The sentence contrasts physical eyes (mata kepala) with the inner eye (mata hati).
Which situation is appropriate for using 'mata hati'?
Kapan kita menggunakan 'mata hati'?
Mata hati is used for empathy and conscience.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kenapa kamu memilih dia?' B: 'Karena ____ saya bilang dia orang jujur.'
Intuition about someone's honesty comes from the 'mata hati'.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match the following:
Mata hati is conscience, mata-mata is spy, and mata kaki is ankle.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mata Hati vs. Mata-Mata
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJangan hanya melihat dengan mata kepala, tapi lihatlah dengan ____.
The sentence contrasts physical eyes (mata kepala) with the inner eye (mata hati).
Kapan kita menggunakan 'mata hati'?
Mata hati is used for empathy and conscience.
A: 'Kenapa kamu memilih dia?' B: 'Karena ____ saya bilang dia orang jujur.'
Intuition about someone's honesty comes from the 'mata hati'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Mata hati is conscience, mata-mata is spy, and mata kaki is ankle.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt has religious origins (Sufism), but today it is used by everyone, regardless of religion, to mean 'conscience.'
Yes, if you are discussing ethics, values, or corporate social responsibility. It shows sincerity.
'Hati nurani' is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts. 'Mata hati' is more poetic and common in daily life.
It is always 'mata hati.' Indonesian follows the Head-Modifier rule (Eye of the Heart).
No. 'Jantung' is the physical heart organ. Emotions and idioms always use 'hati.'
You can say 'buta hati' or 'mata hatinya tertutup.'
Absolutely. It is not gendered and does not make a man sound 'weak'; it makes him sound wise and sincere.
Mostly, yes, but with a stronger moral and emotional component than just a 'gut feeling' about a fact.
Expressions liées
Hati nurani
synonymConscience
Suara hati
similarFocuses on the 'voice' or 'message' rather than the 'vision'.
Mata batin
specialized formInner/spiritual eye
Buta hati
contrastHeart-blind / Cruel
Ketukan hati
builds onA nudge from the heart
