Signification
Someone who gets angry quickly at criticism.
Contexte culturel
In Javanese culture, the ideal is to be 'Sabar' (patient) and 'Narimo' (accepting). Being 'telinga tipis' is seen as a failure to achieve this spiritual calm. The rise of social media has made 'telinga tipis' a common political accusation against leaders who use laws to silence online critics. While Batak culture is often stereotyped as more direct and 'loud,' being 'telinga tipis' is still discouraged as it leads to unnecessary clan conflicts. Feedback culture is still evolving in Indonesia. Many employees avoid giving feedback to bosses because bosses are often perceived as 'telinga tipis' due to the hierarchy.
Don't use it as a compliment
Being 'telinga tipis' is never a good thing. It's a critique of someone's character.
Use with 'agak'
To sound more polite and less aggressive, add 'agak' (a bit). 'Dia agak telinga tipis.'
Signification
Someone who gets angry quickly at criticism.
Don't use it as a compliment
Being 'telinga tipis' is never a good thing. It's a critique of someone's character.
Use with 'agak'
To sound more polite and less aggressive, add 'agak' (a bit). 'Dia agak telinga tipis.'
The 'Baper' connection
If you are talking to Gen Z Indonesians, they will use 'baper' 90% of the time, but 'telinga tipis' will make you sound very eloquent.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Andi langsung marah saat aku bilang bajunya kotor. Dia memang ______.
The context of getting angry at a small comment indicates the person is 'thin-eared.'
Match the person to the description.
Seseorang yang tidak bisa menerima kritik dan langsung emosi.
'Telinga tipis' is the idiom for someone sensitive to criticism.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Hati-hati kalau bicara dengan Pak Budi.' B: 'Kenapa?' A: 'Dia ______, salah sedikit bisa marah besar.'
The warning about him getting angry easily fits 'telinga tipis.'
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
This correctly uses the idiom to describe a personality trait in a leadership context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAndi langsung marah saat aku bilang bajunya kotor. Dia memang ______.
The context of getting angry at a small comment indicates the person is 'thin-eared.'
Seseorang yang tidak bisa menerima kritik dan langsung emosi.
'Telinga tipis' is the idiom for someone sensitive to criticism.
A: 'Hati-hati kalau bicara dengan Pak Budi.' B: 'Kenapa?' A: 'Dia ______, salah sedikit bisa marah besar.'
The warning about him getting angry easily fits 'telinga tipis.'
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
This correctly uses the idiom to describe a personality trait in a leadership context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is a mild insult or a negative description of someone's personality. It implies they are immature or overly sensitive.
Yes, if you want to admit you are sensitive. 'Maaf, saya sedang telinga tipis hari ini.'
The most common opposite is 'muka tebal' (for shamelessness) or 'sabar' (for patience).
Yes, to describe difficult clients or bosses who cannot handle feedback.
Exactly the same. It is a near-perfect equivalent.
Yes, 'kuping' is the informal word for ear. It's very common in Jakarta slang.
Thinness implies that there is no barrier or protection. A 'thin' ear lets the pain of words through immediately.
It's better to use 'mudah tersinggung' in a very formal speech, but 'telinga tipis' is fine for a semi-formal presentation.
Modern kids use 'baper,' but they understand 'telinga tipis' from their parents.
No, that would be 'telinga tajam' (sharp ears).
Expressions liées
Mudah tersinggung
synonymEasily offended
Baper
similarTaking things to heart
Muka tebal
contrastThick-faced / Shameless
Kepala dingin
contrastCool-headed
