masa bodo — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Indonesiainformalslang
  • Literally, 'time ignorant'; a literal composition of the words but not commonly used on its own to convey a concrete event or object.

  Examples

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  • Masa bodo memang bukan istilah umum untuk menyebut waktu tertentu, tapi terkadang dipakai dalam bahasa sehari-hari.

    'Masa bodo' is not a common term to refer to a specific time, but sometimes used in daily language.

  • Dalam catatan kuno, masa bodo merujuk pada periode yang tidak jelas atau tidak diketahui secara pasti.

    In ancient records, 'masa bodo' refers to an unclear or unknown period.

  • Penulis menggunakan istilah masa bodo untuk menggambarkan waktu yang luput dari perhatian sejarah.

    The writer uses the term 'masa bodo' to describe a time overlooked by history.

  • Masa bodo sebagai ungkapan literal jarang dipakai, lebih sering digunakan secara kiasan atau idiomatik.

    'Masa bodo' as a literal phrase is rarely used, more often figuratively or idiomatically.

• 2.

  Indonesiainformalslangidiomatic
  • Figuratively, an expression of indifference or lack of concern; equivalent to 'I don't care' or 'whatever'.

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  • Aku masa bodo dengan komentar negatif itu, aku tetap jalan terus tanpa peduli suara orang lain.

    I don't care about those negative comments, I keep going without caring about others' voices.

  • Kalau soal masalah kecil itu, masa bodo saja, jangan dibuat pusing kepala.

    About that small problem, just don't care, don't make your head troubled.

  • Dia bilang masa bodo ketika ditanya mengapa tidak ikut rapat penting tadi pagi.

    He said 'I don't care' when asked why he didn't attend the important meeting this morning.