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Negative response for nouns or pronouns
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Expression - 239
Collocation - 176
Idiom - 99
Proverb - 51
Slang - 22
Collocation
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Nasi goreng
Fried rice
A popular Indonesian dish of fried rice
Expression
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Selamat jalan
Have a good trip
Said to someone who is leaving
Expression
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Tentu saja
Of course
Expressing strong agreement or certainty
Expression
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Ada apa?
What is up?
Asking what is happening or what is wrong
Proverb
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Ada asap ada api
Where there's smoke, there's fire
Rumors usually have a basis in fact.
Proverb
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Ada gula ada semut
Where there is profit, people gather
People frequent places where they benefit
Proverb
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Ada harga ada rupa
Quality costs money
Better quality usually means higher price
Proverb
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Ada kemauan ada jalan
Where there's a will
If you want something, you'll find a way
Expression
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Ada masalah?
Any problem?
Asking if there is a difficulty or issue.
Proverb
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Ada udang di balik batu
Hidden motive
There is a secret reason for an action
Expression
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Ada yang bisa dibantu?
Can I help you?
A standard offer of assistance, often in shops
Idiom
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Adu mulut
Argue
A verbal fight or argument
Expression
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Aduh!
Ouch!
An exclamation of pain or mild distress
Proverb
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Air beriak tanda tak dalam
Empty vessels make the most noise
People who talk much know little
Collocation
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Air dingin
Cold water
Water at a low temperature
Collocation
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Air putih
Plain water
Drinking water, usually mineral or boiled water
Proverb
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Air susu dibalas air tuba
Good repaid with evil
When kindness is met with cruelty
Proverb
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Air tenang menghanyutkan
Still waters run deep
Quiet people can be very knowledgeable
Collocation
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Ambil foto
Take a photo
Capturing an image with a camera
Collocation
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Ambil uang
Withdraw money
Getting cash from a bank or ATM
Idiom
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Anak buah
Subordinate
Staff members or followers
Idiom
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Anak emas
Golden child
A favorite person or child
Collocation
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Anak kecil
Small child
Referring to a young human
Collocation
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Angin kencang
Strong wind
Very fast moving air
Idiom
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Angkat kaki
Leave
To depart or run away from a place
Idiom
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Angkat tangan
Give up
Surrendering or raising hands
Proverb
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Anjing menggonggong, kafilah berlalu
Ignore the haters
Keep going regardless of criticism.
Collocation
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Antar adik
Drop off younger sibling
Taking a younger sibling to a place
Collocation
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Antar ibu
Take mother
Escorting or driving one's mother somewhere.
