air tenang menghanyutkan — meaning & examples

Language: id

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Indonesianeutralliteral
    • A literal proverb meaning 'calm (or still) water carries away,' describing the behavior of water that appears calm on the surface.

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    • Saya memperhatikan air tenang menghanyutkan di sungai itu, membawa batang kayu perlahan-lahan.

      I observed the calm water carrying away, slowly bringing driftwood down the river.

    • Setiap pagi, air tenang menghanyutkan dedaunan yang jatuh dari pepohonan di tepi danau.

      Every morning, the still water carries away the leaves falling from the trees by the lake.

    • Ketika musim hujan datang, air tenang menghanyutkan lumpur dan sampah yang terbawa arus.

      When the rainy season arrives, calm water carries mud and trash swept by the current.

    • Di danau itu, air tenang menghanyutkan perahu kecil yang dihanyutkan oleh angin lembut.

      On that lake, the still water carries small boats floated by the gentle wind.

  • 2.

    Indonesiaidiomaticproverbialfigurative
    • A proverb meaning 'still waters run deep,' used to describe a quiet or reserved person who nonetheless has hidden depth, capability, or potential influence.

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    • Jangan remehkan Andi yang pendiam itu, air tenang menghanyutkan, dia sangat pintar dan mampu.

      Don't underestimate quiet Andi, still waters run deep, he is very smart and capable.

    • Meskipun terlihat santai, sebenarnya dia air tenang menghanyutkan dalam mengatur strategi timnya.

      Although he looks relaxed, he is actually a still water running deep in organizing his team's strategy.

    • Guru itu selalu tenang dan sabar, benar-benar contoh air tenang menghanyutkan yang patut ditiru.

      That teacher is always calm and patient, truly an example of still waters running deep worth emulating.

Examples:

  • ID: Ya, air tenang menghanyutkan.
    EN: Yeah, well, still waters run deep.
  • ID: Kata pepatah, air tenang menghanyutkan dan aku ingin berenang di dalam dirimu.
    EN: You know, they say that still waters run deep and I want to swim in yours.
  • ID: Kami seperti air tenang menghanyutkan, dan...
    EN: Our rivers run deep, and...
  • ID: Padahal aku menganggapmu sebagai pria berkepala dingin, tetapi ternyata aku melihat air tenang menghanyutkan.
    EN: Well, I thought you were a cold-hearted person. I didn't think you would be this passionate.

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