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A favorite person or child
문화적 배경
Favoritism is often linked to 'Koneksi' (connections). Being an 'anak emas' is sometimes more about who you know than what you can do. In Javanese families, the 'anak ragil' (youngest child) is frequently the 'anak emas' because they are seen as the baby of the family who needs the most protection. The 'anak emas' in a company often acts as a bridge between the boss and other employees, but this can lead to resentment and 'toxic' work environments. Teachers are often warned against having an 'anak emas' to maintain 'keadilan' (justice) in the classroom, reflecting national values of fairness.
Use it for sarcasm
You can use 'anak emas' sarcastically to point out when someone is getting away with something they shouldn't.
Don't use it for yourself
Calling yourself an 'anak emas' can make you sound arrogant or admit that you are getting unfair help.
뜻
A favorite person or child
Use it for sarcasm
You can use 'anak emas' sarcastically to point out when someone is getting away with something they shouldn't.
Don't use it for yourself
Calling yourself an 'anak emas' can make you sound arrogant or admit that you are getting unfair help.
The 'Anak Bawang' contrast
Remember that 'Anak Bawang' is the opposite in terms of importance, while 'Anak Tiri' is the opposite in terms of affection.
Verb form
Use 'menganakemaskan' if you want to sound more advanced when describing a boss's behavior.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Budi selalu mendapat pujian dari bos, dia memang _______ bos.
The standard idiom for a favorite is 'anak emas' (golden child).
Which situation best describes an 'anak emas'?
Pilih situasi yang tepat:
This describes favoritism, which is the core meaning of 'anak emas'.
Complete the dialogue.
Siska: 'Kenapa kamu kesal?' | Rani: 'Aku benci melihat Tono. Dia selalu dibela meskipun salah. Dia benar-benar _______ di sini.'
The context of being defended even when wrong points to being a favorite.
Match the idiom to the relationship.
Match 'Anak Emas' with the most likely person providing the favor.
An 'anak emas' needs a superior (like a boss, parent, or teacher) to grant the favor.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Anak Emas vs. Anak Tiri
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Budi selalu mendapat pujian dari bos, dia memang _______ bos.
The standard idiom for a favorite is 'anak emas' (golden child).
Pilih situasi yang tepat:
This describes favoritism, which is the core meaning of 'anak emas'.
Siska: 'Kenapa kamu kesal?' | Rani: 'Aku benci melihat Tono. Dia selalu dibela meskipun salah. Dia benar-benar _______ di sini.'
The context of being defended even when wrong points to being a favorite.
Match 'Anak Emas' with the most likely person providing the favor.
An 'anak emas' needs a superior (like a boss, parent, or teacher) to grant the favor.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, it can be an adult, an employee, or even a favorite pet. It refers to the relationship, not the age.
It depends. To the person, it might be. To others, it usually implies unfairness or jealousy.
No, that is not a recognized idiom in Indonesian. Stick to 'anak emas'.
It's better for casual office talk. In a formal meeting, use 'staf khusus' or 'karyawan andalan'.
The closest equivalents are 'Golden Boy', 'Teacher's Pet', or 'Fair-haired boy'.
Use the verb 'menganakemaskan'. For example: 'Dia menganakemaskan adiknya.'
Usually no. It is almost always used for people or living things like pets.
It can be insulting to the person's merit, as it suggests they are only successful because of favoritism.
No, it is a common noun phrase, not a proper noun.
Yes, it is a standard Indonesian idiom understood from Sumatra to Papua.
Yes, though usually, the idiom implies one singular favorite.
Even if earned, people might still use 'anak emas' cynically. If you want to be purely positive, use 'anak berprestasi'.
관련 표현
Anak tiri
contrastStepchild / Someone who is neglected
Anak kesayangan
synonymBeloved child
Pilih kasih
builds onFavoritism
Tangan kanan
similarRight-hand man
Anak buah
relatedSubordinate/Staff
