Expressions and idioms

Question 1

Cerita menjadi jelas

Answer 1

The story becomes clear (the plot thickens)

Question 2

Anda tidak bisa menilai buku dari sampulnya

Answer 2

You can’t judge a book by its cover

Question 3

Saya turut berduka cita

Answer 3

I feel so sorry to hear that (usually when there is a death or other significant event)

Question 4

Kamu (harus) sabar

Answer 4

You must be patient (keep calm)

Question 5

Ampun

Answer 5

Please stop!

Question 6

Sudah/itu saja

Answer 6

That’s it

Question 7

KEPO (knowing ever particular object)

Answer 7

Nosey

Question 8

Neraka bocor

Answer 8

Hell leaks (it’s hot)

Question 9

Saya akan datang entah hujan atau tidak

Answer 9

I’ll be there come rain or shine

Question 10

Banget

Answer 10

Really, very (sekali)

Question 11

Lo

Answer 11

You (kamu)

Question 12

Gue

Answer 12

Me (aku)

Question 13

Repot, ribet

Answer 13

Too much to handle, too much effort (gue gak mau ke sana, repot banget)

Question 14

Narsis

Answer 14

Narcissist

Question 15

Seperti cacang kepanasan

Answer 15

Like an overheated worm (someone who has lost or is losing their mind)

Question 16

Bagai anjing menyalak di ekor gajah

Answer 16

Like a dog that barks at the elephant’s tail (like banging your head against a brick wall)

Question 17

Gajah mati meninggalkan gading; harimau mati meninggalkan belang; manusia mati meninggalkan nama

Answer 17

A dead elephant leaves ivory; a dead tiger leaves stripes; a dead human leaves a name (you are remembered by your deeds)

Question 18

Nyamuk mati, gatal tak lepas

Answer 18

The mosquito dies, but the itch doesn’t go away (memories are forever, you can’t get over some things, to stew in your own juice)