Bedeutung
Respect the rules of where you live
Kultureller Hintergrund
The birthplace of this proverb. It reflects the 'Merantau' culture where migration is a rite of passage for young men. In Java, this proverb is linked to 'Unggah-ungguh' (etiquette). It means adjusting your level of politeness to match the local hierarchy. For visitors to Bali, this proverb is often cited regarding 'Adat' ceremonies and dress codes in temples. It is a foundational concept for 'Pancasila' (the national philosophy), encouraging unity among thousands of different ethnic groups.
Use it to show humility
Using this phrase as a newcomer immediately signals to Indonesians that you are humble and respectful, which are highly valued traits.
Don't over-formalize
While it's a formal proverb, don't use it in every sentence. Save it for meaningful moments of advice or reflection.
Bedeutung
Respect the rules of where you live
Use it to show humility
Using this phrase as a newcomer immediately signals to Indonesians that you are humble and respectful, which are highly valued traits.
Don't over-formalize
While it's a formal proverb, don't use it in every sentence. Save it for meaningful moments of advice or reflection.
The 'Merantau' Connection
If you are talking to someone from West Sumatra (Minang), mentioning this proverb will show a deep knowledge of their specific cultural heritage.
Teste dich selbst
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut ini.
Di mana bumi dipijak, di situ ______ dijunjung.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'langit dijunjung'.
Pilih situasi yang paling tepat untuk menggunakan peribahasa ini.
Kapan kita harus mengatakan 'Di mana bumi dipijak, di situ langit dijunjung'?
Peribahasa ini tentang beradaptasi di tempat baru.
Apa arti dari kata 'dijunjung' dalam peribahasa ini?
Kata 'dijunjung' berarti...
Dalam konteks ini, menjunjung langit berarti menghormati aturan atau adat setempat.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
Andi: 'Saya tidak suka aturan di kantor baru ini.' Budi: 'Sabar, Andi. Kita harus ingat bahwa...'
Budi mengingatkan Andi untuk beradaptasi dengan aturan kantor baru.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDi mana bumi dipijak, di situ ______ dijunjung.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'langit dijunjung'.
Kapan kita harus mengatakan 'Di mana bumi dipijak, di situ langit dijunjung'?
Peribahasa ini tentang beradaptasi di tempat baru.
Kata 'dijunjung' berarti...
Dalam konteks ini, menjunjung langit berarti menghormati aturan atau adat setempat.
Andi: 'Saya tidak suka aturan di kantor baru ini.' Budi: 'Sabar, Andi. Kita harus ingat bahwa...'
Budi mengingatkan Andi untuk beradaptasi dengan aturan kantor baru.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenAbsolutely. Even in modern offices, people use it to describe adapting to corporate culture or the fast-paced lifestyle of the capital.
You can, but the proverb suggests that you should prioritize the local rule over your personal disagreement to maintain harmony.
In this proverb, 'di situ' is fixed. 'Di situ' refers to a place already mentioned (the earth you are stepping on), making it more logically connected than 'di sana' (over there).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Masuk kandang kambing mengembik, masuk kandang kerbau menguak
similarWhen you enter a goat's pen, bleat; when you enter a buffalo's pen, moo.
Lain ladang lain belalang, lain lubuk lain ikannya
builds onDifferent fields have different grasshoppers, different ponds have different fish.
Sedia payung sebelum hujan
contrastPrepare an umbrella before it rains.
