Exploring Idioms in Bahasa Indonesia by Saskya Veronika Cleopatra

Makan Hati

saskya3 — 2024-03-12 05:20:30 UTC

The idiom 'makan hati' translates to 'eating one's heart' in English, symbolizing deep emotional suffering or distress, usually because of unfulfilled expectations or being deeply hurt by someone's actions. It is often used to express feelings of disappointment in a poetic way.

Air Muka

saskya3 — 2024-03-12 05:20:32 UTC

'Air muka' literally means 'water of the face' which refers to someone's expression or facial appearance. It's a poetic expression used to ask about someone’s welfare or how they are feeling. It shows the beautiful aspect of the Indonesian language in conveying feelings and emotions in a nuanced way.

Makan Hati

saskya3 — 2024-03-12 05:25:01 UTC

Dia makan hati sejak tinggal dengan ibu tirinya.

Ms. Saskya

Air Muka

saskya3 — 2024-04-24 01:57:01 UTC

Sejak tadi pagi, air muka Abi berseri-seri.

Ms. Saskya