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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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.
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.