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If you want something, you'll find a way
문화적 배경
This proverb is often linked to the concept of 'Ikhtiar', which means making a sincere effort while leaving the final result to God. It's a balance of hard work and faith. In Javanese culture, there is a similar concept called 'Sapa temen bakal tinemu', which means 'Whoever is earnest will find [what they seek]'. It reinforces the same value as the national proverb. The Minangkabau people are famous for 'merantau' (migrating to find success). This proverb is a core mantra for young men leaving their villages with nothing but their will to succeed. In cities like Jakarta, this phrase is often used in 'startup' culture to encourage 'bootstrapping'—starting a company with very little money but a lot of grit.
Use it for encouragement
This is the safest and most appreciated way to use the phrase. It makes you sound supportive and fluent.
Don't be dismissive
If someone is telling you about a serious systemic problem, using this phrase can sound like you are ignoring their struggle.
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If you want something, you'll find a way
Use it for encouragement
This is the safest and most appreciated way to use the phrase. It makes you sound supportive and fluent.
Don't be dismissive
If someone is telling you about a serious systemic problem, using this phrase can sound like you are ignoring their struggle.
The 'Di mana' variation
Use 'Di mana ada kemauan, di situ ada jalan' if you want to sound more poetic or emphasize the location of the solution.
셀프 테스트
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut ini:
Ada kemauan ada ____.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Ada kemauan ada jalan'.
Pilih situasi yang paling cocok untuk menggunakan peribahasa ini.
Temanmu ingin belajar bahasa Indonesia tapi dia merasa sangat sulit.
Peribahasa ini digunakan untuk memotivasi seseorang yang sedang menghadapi kesulitan.
Lengkapi percakapan di bawah ini.
A: 'Aku tidak tahu cara memperbaiki komputer ini.' B: 'Coba cari di internet, ____.'
B memberikan motivasi agar A tidak menyerah dan mencari solusi.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Ada kemauan ada ____.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Ada kemauan ada jalan'.
Temanmu ingin belajar bahasa Indonesia tapi dia merasa sangat sulit.
Peribahasa ini digunakan untuk memotivasi seseorang yang sedang menghadapi kesulitan.
A: 'Aku tidak tahu cara memperbaiki komputer ini.' B: 'Coba cari di internet, ____.'
B memberikan motivasi agar A tidak menyerah dan mencari solusi.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
5 질문Not at all! It's very common in casual conversation, though you might shorten it to 'Asal mau aja' in very slangy contexts.
No, 'Ada keinginan ada jalan' exists but is much less common. Stick to 'kemauan' for the authentic proverb feel.
Yes, if you are motivating your team or responding to a challenge. It shows a 'can-do' attitude.
In this context, it almost always means 'solution', 'method', or 'opportunity'.
There isn't a direct proverbial opposite, but 'Mau hati memeluk gunung, apa daya tangan tak sampai' (The heart wants to hug the mountain, but the arms aren't long enough) expresses the opposite feeling of being unable to reach a goal.
관련 표현
Banyak jalan menuju Roma
similarMany ways to reach Rome (many ways to achieve a goal).
Sedikit demi sedikit, lama-lama menjadi bukit
builds onLittle by little, eventually it becomes a hill.
Sambil menyelam minum air
similarDrinking water while diving (doing two things at once).
Man jadda wajada
synonymHe who strives, finds.
