A1 Expression ニュートラル

Dingin sekali

Very cold

意味

Describing a very low temperature.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'Masuk Angin' (Entering Wind) is a local illness believed to be caused by cold air or drafts. People will say 'Dingin sekali' as a warning to avoid getting sick. Malls and offices in Jakarta are often kept at extremely low temperatures (16-18°C) as a sign of prestige and modern infrastructure. These highland areas are the 'refrigerator' of Java. Visiting them to experience 'dingin sekali' is a popular weekend activity for city dwellers. Indonesians love 'Es' (Ice). A drink that is 'dingin sekali' is considered the best accompaniment to spicy food.

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The 'Banget' Rule

If you want to sound like a local in Jakarta, swap 'sekali' for 'banget'. It's the most common way to intensify adjectives in daily life.

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Don't say 'Saya dingin'

If you are shivering, say 'Saya kedinginan.' Saying 'Saya dingin' makes you sound like a cold-hearted villain in a movie!

意味

Describing a very low temperature.

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The 'Banget' Rule

If you want to sound like a local in Jakarta, swap 'sekali' for 'banget'. It's the most common way to intensify adjectives in daily life.

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Don't say 'Saya dingin'

If you are shivering, say 'Saya kedinginan.' Saying 'Saya dingin' makes you sound like a cold-hearted villain in a movie!

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Complimenting Drinks

Saying 'Dingin sekali!' when served a drink is a great way to show appreciation for the refreshment in the tropical heat.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence to say 'The water is very cold.'

Air ini ____ sekali.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dingin

'Dingin' means cold. 'Panas' means hot.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct way to say 'Very cold'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dingin sekali

The intensifier 'sekali' must follow the adjective.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kenapa kamu pakai jaket? B: Karena di sini ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dingin sekali

You wear a jacket because it is very cold.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just touched an ice cube.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dingin sekali!

Ice cubes are cold (dingin).

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the sentence to say 'The water is very cold.' Fill Blank A1

Air ini ____ sekali.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dingin

'Dingin' means cold. 'Panas' means hot.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct way to say 'Very cold'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dingin sekali

The intensifier 'sekali' must follow the adjective.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kenapa kamu pakai jaket? B: Karena di sini ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dingin sekali

You wear a jacket because it is very cold.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You just touched an ice cube.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dingin sekali!

Ice cubes are cold (dingin).

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

Yes, but it means they have a cold personality or are acting distant. It doesn't mean they are physically cold.

Meaning is the same. 'Sangat dingin' is slightly more formal. 'Dingin sekali' is more common in speech.

Yes, 'membeku' (to freeze) or 'sangat dingin sampai membeku'.

Use 'Tidak terlalu dingin' (Not too cold).

Because 20°C is considered 'dingin sekali' in a tropical climate! It's also to avoid 'Masuk Angin'.

関連フレーズ

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Dingin banget

similar

Very cold (informal)

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Sejuk

similar

Cool/Fresh

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Beku

specialized form

Frozen

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Kedinginan

builds on

To feel cold

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