मतलब
To flirt using eye contact
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Javanese culture, 'lirikan' (glances) are highly nuanced. A 'lirikan' can be a sign of respect, anger, or love. 'Main mata' is often seen as a playful breach of 'unggah-ungguh' (etiquette). In the capital, 'main mata' is used very casually among 'anak gaul' (cool kids) to describe the 'hunting' phase of dating in malls or clubs. The term is a staple in political talk shows to describe 'politik transaksional' (transactional politics) where deals are made in secret. The 'Seledet' eye movement in Balinese dance is a stylized, artistic version of 'main mata' used to convey character and emotion to the audience.
Use it to tease
It's a great phrase to use when you want to tease your Indonesian friends about their crushes. It sounds very natural and friendly.
Watch the context
Be careful using it in a business context. If you say two partners are 'main mata', you might be accidentally accusing them of a crime!
मतलब
To flirt using eye contact
Use it to tease
It's a great phrase to use when you want to tease your Indonesian friends about their crushes. It sounds very natural and friendly.
Watch the context
Be careful using it in a business context. If you say two partners are 'main mata', you might be accidentally accusing them of a crime!
The 'Ciee' factor
Always pair 'main mata' with the exclamation 'Ciee!' (pronounced chee-ay) when teasing someone. Example: 'Ciee, main mata terus nih!'
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Siska dan pacarnya sering _______ di depan umum.
Main mata is the correct idiom for flirting. Cuci mata means window shopping, and mata-mata means a spy.
Which sentence uses 'main mata' in a negative/corrupt context?
Pilih kalimat yang bermakna negatif:
In this context, 'main mata' implies the referee is cheating or colluding with the other team.
Match the idiom with its meaning.
Pasangkan idiom dengan artinya:
These are all common Indonesian idioms involving the word 'mata'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Lihat, Budi terus melihat ke arah Ani.' B: 'Iya, mereka sepertinya sedang _______.'
The context of looking at someone suggests flirting (main mata).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासSiska dan pacarnya sering _______ di depan umum.
Main mata is the correct idiom for flirting. Cuci mata means window shopping, and mata-mata means a spy.
Pilih kalimat yang bermakna negatif:
In this context, 'main mata' implies the referee is cheating or colluding with the other team.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are all common Indonesian idioms involving the word 'mata'.
A: 'Lihat, Budi terus melihat ke arah Ani.' B: 'Iya, mereka sepertinya sedang _______.'
The context of looking at someone suggests flirting (main mata).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
6 सवालNot necessarily. It's usually seen as playful or harmless flirting. However, in a professional setting, it can imply dishonesty.
Yes, you can use it playfully if your pet is looking at you in a funny or begging way, though it's mostly for humans.
The formal version is 'bermain mata'. Use this in writing or formal speeches.
No, it can also mean secret collusion or making a shady deal, especially in news and politics.
A wink is 'kedipan mata'. 'Main mata' is the broader activity of exchanging glances.
Yes, many Indonesian pop and dangdut songs use 'main mata' to describe romantic attraction.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Cuci mata
similarTo go window shopping or look at beautiful things/people.
Mata keranjang
specialized formA man who flirts with every woman he sees.
Main api
contrastTo play with fire (take dangerous risks, often romantic).
Mata-mata
similarA spy.
