意味
Being hypocritical or dishonest
文化的背景
The concept of 'Alus' (refinement) often leads people to avoid direct conflict. This can be misinterpreted by outsiders as being 'muka dua', but it is actually a social requirement to maintain 'Rukun' (harmony). In big cities like Jakarta, 'muka dua' is a common topic in office culture and social media, often associated with 'toxic' environments. The term is frequently used by activists and the public to criticize politicians who switch parties or change their stances based on political winds. In Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population, 'muka dua' is often linked to the concept of 'Munafik' (hypocrite), which is considered a grave sin.
Use with 'Si'
Add 'si' before 'muka dua' to turn it into a noun/label: 'Si muka dua itu berbohong lagi.'
Strong Accusation
Calling someone 'muka dua' to their face is a direct confrontation. Use it carefully!
意味
Being hypocritical or dishonest
Use with 'Si'
Add 'si' before 'muka dua' to turn it into a noun/label: 'Si muka dua itu berbohong lagi.'
Strong Accusation
Calling someone 'muka dua' to their face is a direct confrontation. Use it carefully!
Prefix 'Ber-'
Use 'bermuka dua' for a more polished, grammatically correct feel in writing.
Politeness vs. Hypocrisy
Remember that Indonesian 'basi-basi' (politeness) isn't always 'muka dua'; it's often just social grease.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Siska sangat ramah di depan saya, tapi dia menjelekkan saya di belakang. Siska adalah orang yang ___.
The standard idiom to describe this behavior is 'muka dua'.
Which situation best describes 'muka dua'?
Pilih situasi yang tepat:
This shows the hypocrisy of saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Kenapa kamu tidak percaya lagi pada Andi?' B: 'Karena dia ___. Dia membocorkan rahasiaku ke semua orang.'
Betraying a secret after acting like a friend is a 'muka dua' action.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Match 'Bermuka dua' with its best context:
Inconsistency in loyalty or promises for gain is a hallmark of being 'bermuka dua'.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Politeness vs. Muka Dua
練習問題バンク
4 問題Siska sangat ramah di depan saya, tapi dia menjelekkan saya di belakang. Siska adalah orang yang ___.
The standard idiom to describe this behavior is 'muka dua'.
Pilih situasi yang tepat:
This shows the hypocrisy of saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back.
A: 'Kenapa kamu tidak percaya lagi pada Andi?' B: 'Karena dia ___. Dia membocorkan rahasiaku ke semua orang.'
Betraying a secret after acting like a friend is a 'muka dua' action.
Match 'Bermuka dua' with its best context:
Inconsistency in loyalty or promises for gain is a hallmark of being 'bermuka dua'.
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よくある質問
12 問No, it's not a swear word, but it is a strong insult and accusation of bad character.
Only if they are actually being hypocritical. If they are just mean, use 'jahat' or 'tidak ramah'.
'Muka dua' is more idiomatic and casual, while 'munafik' is more formal and often has religious overtones.
No, it's too informal. Use 'tidak jujur' or 'kurang berintegritas' instead.
You can say 'Dia muka dua' or 'Dia orangnya muka dua'.
Generally no, unless you are speaking literally about something with two physical faces, which is rare.
No, 'muka dua' is always negative. A person with many skills is 'serba bisa', not 'muka banyak'.
'Jujur' (honest), 'tulus' (sincere), or 'apa adanya' (as is/genuine).
Yes, it's a very popular theme in pop and dangdut music about heartbreak and betrayal.
Yes, it is very commonly used in political discussions in Indonesia.
Yes, it covers both social hypocrisy and deceptive business/political dealings.
It's two syllables: DOO-ah. Don't blend it into one syllable.
関連フレーズ
Munafik
synonymHypocrite
Penjilat
similarSycophant/Brown-noser
Gunting dalam lipatan
similarA traitor within
Muka tembok
contrastShameless (wall-faced)
Rendah hati
contrastHumble
Lurus hati
contrastHonest/Straight-hearted
