Significado
The smartest person in the class
Contexto cultural
The 'Ranking' system is a core part of Indonesian education. At the end of every semester, students are ranked from 1 to the end of the class. The 'Bintang kelas' is usually the person who gets 'Ranking 1'. In Javanese families, academic success is often linked to 'bakti' (devotion) to parents. Being a bintang kelas is seen as a way to honor one's parents. With the rise of international schools, the term is sometimes replaced by 'Valedictorian' or 'Straight-A student', but 'Bintang kelas' remains the most nostalgic and widely understood term. Many 'Sinetron' (Indonesian soap operas) feature a 'Bintang kelas' character who is often the protagonist, usually portrayed as humble and hardworking, contrasting with a rich, lazy antagonist.
Use it for praise
If you want to make an Indonesian parent happy, call their child a 'calon bintang kelas' (future class star).
Don't use for adults
Calling a 40-year-old colleague a 'bintang kelas' sounds weird unless you are talking about their past.
Significado
The smartest person in the class
Use it for praise
If you want to make an Indonesian parent happy, call their child a 'calon bintang kelas' (future class star).
Don't use for adults
Calling a 40-year-old colleague a 'bintang kelas' sounds weird unless you are talking about their past.
Ranking Culture
Understand that 'bintang kelas' is tied to the 'Ranking 1' culture which is very strong in Indonesia.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Ani selalu mendapat nilai A. Dia adalah ______ di sekolah kami.
Because the context is about grades (nilai A), 'bintang kelas' is the correct choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
In Indonesian, the noun (bintang) comes before the modifier (kelas).
Match the idiom to the situation.
Situation: A student who is very good at playing football.
'Bintang lapangan' is used for sports/field activities, while 'bintang kelas' is for academics.
Complete the dialogue.
Ibu: 'Bagaimana sekolahmu, Nak?' | Anak: 'Senang, Bu! Guru bilang aku jadi ______.'
A child reporting success to a parent would use 'bintang kelas'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAni selalu mendapat nilai A. Dia adalah ______ di sekolah kami.
Because the context is about grades (nilai A), 'bintang kelas' is the correct choice.
Choose the correct word order:
In Indonesian, the noun (bintang) comes before the modifier (kelas).
Situation: A student who is very good at playing football.
'Bintang lapangan' is used for sports/field activities, while 'bintang kelas' is for academics.
Ibu: 'Bagaimana sekolahmu, Nak?' | Anak: 'Senang, Bu! Guru bilang aku jadi ______.'
A child reporting success to a parent would use 'bintang kelas'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is gender-neutral. It can be used for any student.
Yes, but 'Mahasiswa berprestasi' is more common in a university setting.
Yes, it is a very high compliment for a student.
There isn't a direct idiom, but people might say 'Murid yang tertinggal' (student who is left behind).
Usually, it refers to overall performance, but you can say 'Bintang kelas di pelajaran Matematika'.
It is neutral. You can use it with teachers or friends.
Not necessarily. It specifically means 'smart/high-achieving'. A bintang kelas might be popular, but the term focuses on grades.
You say 'Saya dulu bintang kelas.'
Indonesian uses repetition for plural, but 'Bintang-bintang kelas' sounds poetic. Usually, you just say 'Mereka adalah bintang kelas.'
It's better to use 'Lulusan terbaik' or 'IPK tertinggi' in a formal CV.
Frases relacionadas
Bintang lapangan
similarThe star of the sports field.
Juara kelas
synonymClass champion.
Otak encer
similarVery smart/quick-witted.
Kutu buku
relatedBookworm.
