Signification
Someone who has no fixed opinion
Contexte culturel
The use of 'talas' (taro) reflects the importance of this plant in Indonesian history as a source of carbohydrates before rice became dominant in all regions. This proverb is found in classic Malay literature and 'Hikayat', showing its long-standing role in the moral fabric of the region. The term 'Politikus Daun Talas' is a common derogatory term in Indonesian media for those who lack ideological consistency. Indonesian children are taught these proverbs in school to instill the value of 'integritas' (integrity) and 'keteguhan' (firmness).
Use with 'Plin-plan'
If you forget the whole proverb, just use the word 'plin-plan'. It's the most common way to say 'fickle' in daily life.
Don't be too harsh
Calling someone this can be a serious critique of their character. Use it carefully in professional settings.
Signification
Someone who has no fixed opinion
Use with 'Plin-plan'
If you forget the whole proverb, just use the word 'plin-plan'. It's the most common way to say 'fickle' in daily life.
Don't be too harsh
Calling someone this can be a serious critique of their character. Use it carefully in professional settings.
Literary Flair
Using 'Bagai' instead of 'Seperti' makes you sound more poetic and advanced in your Indonesian.
Teste-toi
Isi bagian yang kosong dengan kata yang tepat.
Dia tidak punya pendirian tetap, sikapnya seperti air di daun ___.
Peribahasa yang benar menggunakan 'daun talas' karena sifatnya yang tidak menyerap air.
Pilih arti yang paling tepat untuk peribahasa ini.
Apa arti dari 'seperti air di daun talas'?
Peribahasa ini menggambarkan ketidakkonsistenan seseorang.
Cocokkan situasi berikut dengan penggunaan peribahasa yang tepat.
Andi berjanji akan datang ke pesta, tapi lima menit kemudian dia membatalkannya. Lalu lima menit kemudian dia bilang akan datang lagi.
Karena Andi terus berubah pikiran, dia cocok digambarkan dengan peribahasa ini.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
A: 'Kenapa kamu belum memilih baju?' B: 'Aku bingung, semuanya bagus.' A: 'Ayo cepat, jangan seperti ___!'
Konteks kebingungan memilih sangat cocok dengan 'air di daun talas'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDia tidak punya pendirian tetap, sikapnya seperti air di daun ___.
Peribahasa yang benar menggunakan 'daun talas' karena sifatnya yang tidak menyerap air.
Apa arti dari 'seperti air di daun talas'?
Peribahasa ini menggambarkan ketidakkonsistenan seseorang.
Andi berjanji akan datang ke pesta, tapi lima menit kemudian dia membatalkannya. Lalu lima menit kemudian dia bilang akan datang lagi.
Karena Andi terus berubah pikiran, dia cocok digambarkan dengan peribahasa ini.
A: 'Kenapa kamu belum memilih baju?' B: 'Aku bingung, semuanya bagus.' A: 'Ayo cepat, jangan seperti ___!'
Konteks kebingungan memilih sangat cocok dengan 'air di daun talas'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's not a swear word, but it is a criticism. It's like calling someone 'wishy-washy' or 'unreliable.'
Yes! You can say 'Maaf, aku lagi seperti air di daun talas' if you are having trouble making a decision.
Talas is 'Taro'. It's a root vegetable with very large, water-repellent leaves.
Not really. If someone is good at adapting, we use 'fleksibel' or 'mudah beradaptasi'.
Yes, though they might use 'plin-plan' more often in texting. The proverb is still very common in media and formal speech.
Expressions liées
Plin-plan
synonymFickle or indecisive.
Seperti lalang ditiup angin
similarLike weeds blown by the wind.
Teguh pendirian
contrastFirm in one's stance.
Kutu loncat
specialized formJumping lice (opportunist).
