Significado
Use whatever resources are available
Contexto cultural
This proverb is often linked to the concept of 'Bersyukur' (being grateful). Instead of complaining about what is missing, Indonesians are encouraged to be grateful for and make use of what is present. In Minangkabau culture, which has a rich tradition of 'pepatah-petitih' (proverbs), this phrase is used to teach young men to be 'cerdik' (clever/shrewd) when they travel or migrate (merantau). While the proverb is in Indonesian, it aligns with the Javanese philosophy of 'Nrimo' (acceptance), but with an active twist—accepting the situation but still working hard. In big cities like Jakarta, this proverb is frequently used in the context of 'macet' (traffic). If the main road is blocked, people take small alleys (jalan tikus).
Use it to sound humble
Using this phrase when you offer someone a substitute (like a different drink than they asked for) makes you sound polite and traditionally wise.
Don't over-shorten
While 'Akar pun jadi' is okay, saying just 'Tak ada rotan' is confusing and incomplete.
Significado
Use whatever resources are available
Use it to sound humble
Using this phrase when you offer someone a substitute (like a different drink than they asked for) makes you sound polite and traditionally wise.
Don't over-shorten
While 'Akar pun jadi' is okay, saying just 'Tak ada rotan' is confusing and incomplete.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Tak ada ______, ______ pun jadi.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'rotan' (rattan) as the ideal and 'akar' (root) as the substitute.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Tak ada rotan, akar pun jadi'?
Situation: You want to go to a party but your favorite shirt is dirty.
Using a second-best option to achieve the goal (going to the party) is the essence of the proverb.
Choose the best response to complete the dialogue.
A: 'Aduh, baterai kamera saya habis! Padahal pemandangannya bagus sekali.' B: '_________________'
This response suggests a functional substitute (phone camera) and uses the proverb correctly.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosTak ada ______, ______ pun jadi.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'rotan' (rattan) as the ideal and 'akar' (root) as the substitute.
Situation: You want to go to a party but your favorite shirt is dirty.
Using a second-best option to achieve the goal (going to the party) is the essence of the proverb.
A: 'Aduh, baterai kamera saya habis! Padahal pemandangannya bagus sekali.' B: '_________________'
This response suggests a functional substitute (phone camera) and uses the proverb correctly.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasYes, but often in a humorous or ironic way when they are using 'low-tech' solutions for high-tech problems.
Absolutely. It is a standard literary proverb and adds a touch of cultural sophistication to your writing.
'Jadi' implies the result is achieved, while 'boleh' just means it's allowed. 'Jadi' is much more common.
Frases relacionadas
Tak ada elang, belalang pun menjadi elang
similarWhen there is no great person, a small person takes the lead.
Gali lubang tutup lubang
contrastBorrowing money to pay off another debt.
Sedia payung sebelum hujan
builds onPrepare the umbrella before it rains.
