A1 Proverb 中性

Tak kenal maka tak sayang

To know is to love

意思

You cannot appreciate what you don't know.

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文化背景

In Java, social harmony (Rukun) is paramount. This proverb supports the idea that one should always seek to be 'kenal' (known) to avoid friction. In the fast-paced life of Jakarta, this phrase is often used ironically or quickly in networking events to speed up the 'small talk' phase. The Minang people are famous for 'Merantau' (wandering). This proverb is a tool for travelers to integrate into new communities across Indonesia. Almost every Indonesian student learns this in primary school. It is part of the 'Budi Pekerti' (character building) curriculum.

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Use it to be likable

Indonesians love it when foreigners use proverbs. It shows you've gone beyond the basics of the language.

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Don't over-romanticize

Remember that 'sayang' in this proverb doesn't mean you want to marry the person; it just means you are open to them.

意思

You cannot appreciate what you don't know.

🎯

Use it to be likable

Indonesians love it when foreigners use proverbs. It shows you've gone beyond the basics of the language.

⚠️

Don't over-romanticize

Remember that 'sayang' in this proverb doesn't mean you want to marry the person; it just means you are open to them.

自我测试

Complete the proverb.

Tak kenal maka tak _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sayang

The standard form of the proverb ends with 'sayang'.

When is the best time to use this phrase?

You are starting a presentation in front of a new class.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When you are introducing yourself at the beginning.

It is a classic icebreaker for introductions.

Choose the best response.

Andi: 'Saya tidak suka orang itu.' Budi: 'Kenapa? Kamu belum pernah bicara dengannya. _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tak kenal maka tak sayang

Budi is encouraging Andi to get to know the person before judging them.

🎉 得分: /3

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Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Tak kenal maka tak _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sayang

The standard form of the proverb ends with 'sayang'.

When is the best time to use this phrase? situation_matching A1

You are starting a presentation in front of a new class.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When you are introducing yourself at the beginning.

It is a classic icebreaker for introductions.

Choose the best response. dialogue_completion A2

Andi: 'Saya tidak suka orang itu.' Budi: 'Kenapa? Kamu belum pernah bicara dengannya. _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tak kenal maka tak sayang

Budi is encouraging Andi to get to know the person before judging them.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

2 个问题

It is a poetic contraction. In a very formal essay, you'd use 'Tidak', but in a speech, 'Tak' is perfectly acceptable and preferred for this proverb.

Yes! If you are trying a new food or a new app, you can say it to show you are giving it a chance.

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builds on

Where the feet touch the ground, there the sky is held high.

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