Signification
Dividing a cake into pieces
Contexte culturel
In cities, 'potong kue' has largely replaced 'potong tumpeng' for birthdays, but many families now do both to honor both modern and traditional roots. The 'potongan pertama' (first slice) is a sacred moment. Giving it to your parents is a way to ask for their 'doa restu' (blessing). Cutting a cake in the office is a common way to celebrate a promotion. The person promoted usually cuts the cake for their team. Modern Indonesian weddings feature massive, often fake, cakes where only a small section is real for the 'potong kue' photo op.
The First Slice
Always offer the first slice to the oldest person or the guest of honor. It's a huge social win!
Prefixes
Don't worry about 'memotong' at a party. Just say 'potong'—it sounds much more natural and friendly.
Signification
Dividing a cake into pieces
The First Slice
Always offer the first slice to the oldest person or the guest of honor. It's a huge social win!
Prefixes
Don't worry about 'memotong' at a party. Just say 'potong'—it sounds much more natural and friendly.
Don't use 'Gunting'
Even if you are cutting a small snack, never use the word 'gunting' (scissors) for food in a social setting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word for a birthday celebration.
Ayo kita ______ kue ulang tahun ini!
In the context of a birthday, the first action after singing is 'potong' (cut).
Which verb is correct for using a knife on a cake?
Ibu sedang ______ kue di dapur.
'Memotong' is the formal/complete version of 'potong' and is the correct verb for using a knife.
Complete the dialogue.
Tamu: Wah, kuenya bagus! Tuan Rumah: Terima kasih. Mari kita ______.
The host is inviting the guest to start the cake-cutting ritual.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When do you say 'Waktunya potong kue!'?
This is the standard time for the cake-cutting announcement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say Potong Kue
Celebrations
- • Ulang Tahun
- • Pernikahan
- • Anniversary
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAyo kita ______ kue ulang tahun ini!
In the context of a birthday, the first action after singing is 'potong' (cut).
Ibu sedang ______ kue di dapur.
'Memotong' is the formal/complete version of 'potong' and is the correct verb for using a knife.
Tamu: Wah, kuenya bagus! Tuan Rumah: Terima kasih. Mari kita ______.
The host is inviting the guest to start the cake-cutting ritual.
When do you say 'Waktunya potong kue!'?
This is the standard time for the cake-cutting announcement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
7 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or at a formal wedding.
Usually no. You 'makan' (eat) cupcakes. 'Potong' implies a larger cake that needs slicing.
'Potong' is general cutting. 'Iris' is specifically for thin slices.
Yes, in formal writing, the 'me-' prefix is required.
They sing 'Potong Kuenya', which has the same tune as 'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow'.
In the context of 'potong kue', yes. But 'kue' can also mean savory snacks.
No, that will confuse people. Roti is bread; kue is cake.
Expressions liées
Potong tumpeng
similarCutting the yellow rice cone
Tiup lilin
builds onBlow out the candles
Bagi-bagi kue
builds onDistributing the cake
Kue ulang tahun
specialized formBirthday cake
Pisau kue
similarCake knife
