Signification
Accomplishing two things with one action
Contexte culturel
Efficiency is highly valued in a culture that often deals with 'macet' (traffic jams). Doing multiple things in one trip is a survival skill. The river culture of Sumatra (like the Musi river) is the likely birthplace of this water-based metaphor. In Java, this aligns with the concept of 'prigel' (being skillful and industrious). In the startup scene in Jakarta, this is often used to describe 'synergy' between different business units.
Use it to impress
Using this proverb in a job interview when talking about efficiency will immediately make you sound like a native speaker.
Don't be literal
If you use this at a swimming pool, people will think you are actually drinking the water. Use it only for metaphorical efficiency!
Signification
Accomplishing two things with one action
Use it to impress
Using this proverb in a job interview when talking about efficiency will immediately make you sound like a native speaker.
Don't be literal
If you use this at a swimming pool, people will think you are actually drinking the water. Use it only for metaphorical efficiency!
Teste-toi
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut ini.
Sambil menyelam ______ air.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Sambil menyelam minum air'.
Manakah situasi yang paling cocok untuk peribahasa ini?
Budi pergi ke Jakarta untuk bekerja, lalu dia juga mengunjungi Monas.
Budi melakukan dua hal (bekerja dan wisata) dalam satu perjalanan.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
A: Aku mau ke dapur ambil minum, kamu mau titip cuci piring? B: Boleh, wah kamu benar-benar ____.
A melakukan dua hal di dapur sekaligus.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesSambil menyelam ______ air.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Sambil menyelam minum air'.
Budi pergi ke Jakarta untuk bekerja, lalu dia juga mengunjungi Monas.
Budi melakukan dua hal (bekerja dan wisata) dalam satu perjalanan.
A: Aku mau ke dapur ambil minum, kamu mau titip cuci piring? B: Boleh, wah kamu benar-benar ____.
A melakukan dua hal di dapur sekaligus.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it is also perfectly acceptable in a business meeting or a formal speech.
Technically yes, but it sounds unnatural. The fixed order is 'Sambil menyelam minum air'.
Yes, the meaning is identical, but the imagery is different (diving vs. hunting).
Expressions liées
Sekali merengkuh dayung, dua tiga pulau terlampaui
synonymWith one stroke of the oar, two or three islands are passed.
Sambil berdiang nasi masak
similarWhile warming oneself by the fire, the rice is cooked.
Aji mumpung
similarTaking advantage of a situation.
