Signification
Ignorant people talk the most
Contexte culturel
Humility (rendah hati) is a highly prized virtue. This proverb serves as a social warning against 'sombong' (arrogance). In Javanese culture, the concept of 'sepi ing pamrih, rame ing gawe' (quiet in selfish motives, busy in work) is the ideal. 'Tong kosong' is the exact opposite of this ideal. In the fast-paced life of Jakarta, 'tong kosong' is often used to describe 'social climbers' or people who use big words to sound sophisticated in cafes. Minangkabau culture values eloquence ('pandai bersilat lidah'), but it must be backed by logic and tradition. A 'tong kosong' is seen as someone who has lost their cultural grounding.
Use with 'Seperti'
If you're unsure how to use it in a sentence, just say 'Dia SEPERTI tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.' It's the safest way.
Don't be too direct
Calling someone this to their face is a strong insult. Use it to describe someone to a third party instead.
Signification
Ignorant people talk the most
Use with 'Seperti'
If you're unsure how to use it in a sentence, just say 'Dia SEPERTI tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.' It's the safest way.
Don't be too direct
Calling someone this to their face is a strong insult. Use it to describe someone to a third party instead.
Teste-toi
Lengkapi peribahasa berikut ini.
Tong ______ nyaring bunyinya.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Tong kosong nyaring bunyinya'.
Apa arti dari peribahasa 'Tong kosong nyaring bunyinya'?
Pilih jawaban yang paling tepat.
Peribahasa ini menggambarkan orang yang sombong dan banyak bicara padahal sebenarnya bodoh.
Pilih situasi yang paling cocok untuk menggunakan peribahasa ini.
Situasi mana yang menggambarkan 'tong kosong nyaring bunyinya'?
Roni membual tentang kemampuan yang tidak dia miliki.
Lengkapi dialog di bawah ini.
A: 'Dia bilang dia kenal semua menteri di Jakarta.' B: 'Ah, jangan percaya. Dia itu ______.'
Konteksnya adalah meragukan bualan seseorang.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Full vs. Empty Barrel
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTong ______ nyaring bunyinya.
Peribahasa yang benar adalah 'Tong kosong nyaring bunyinya'.
Pilih jawaban yang paling tepat.
Peribahasa ini menggambarkan orang yang sombong dan banyak bicara padahal sebenarnya bodoh.
Situasi mana yang menggambarkan 'tong kosong nyaring bunyinya'?
Roni membual tentang kemampuan yang tidak dia miliki.
A: 'Dia bilang dia kenal semua menteri di Jakarta.' B: 'Ah, jangan percaya. Dia itu ______.'
Konteksnya adalah meragukan bualan seseorang.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it can be. It implies the person is both stupid and arrogant. Use it with caution.
Usually no. It's for adults who should know better. For a child, it sounds too harsh.
The opposite is 'Air tenang menghanyutkan' (Still waters run deep).
Expressions liées
Air tenang menghanyutkan
contrastStill waters run deep.
Asal bunyi (Asbun)
similarTalking nonsense just to make sound.
Besar mulut
synonymBig mouth / Boastful.
Tong sampah
specialized formTrash can.
