ringan tangan — meaning & examples

Language: id

Meanings:

  • 1.

    MalayIndonesianneutral
    • literal translation: 'light-handed' or 'light of hand.'

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    • Dia terkenal ringan tangan saat membantu teman yang kesulitan membawa barang berat.

      He is known to be light-handed when helping friends who have difficulty carrying heavy items.

    • Ibu saya sangat ringan tangan, selalu cepat menolong tetangga yang membutuhkan bantuan.

      My mother is very quick to help, always fast in assisting neighbors in need.

    • Karena ringan tangan, Andi sering diminta membantu acara sosial di kampungnya.

      Because he is quick to lend a hand, Andi is often asked to help with social events in his village.

    • Mereka yang ringan tangan biasanya disenangi banyak orang karena sifat dermawan mereka.

      Those who are quick to help are usually liked by many people because of their generous nature.

  • 2.

    MalayIndonesianinformalpositive
    • figurative: disposed to help others readily; quick to lend a hand.

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    • Doni memang ringan tangan, dia selalu sigap membantu ibu saya saat kami pindah rumah.

      Doni is quick to lend a hand; he is always ready to help my mother when we move house.

    • Kalau kamu ringan tangan, jangan ragu untuk menawarkan bantuan pada teman yang kesulitan.

      If you are quick to help, don't hesitate to offer assistance to friends in difficulty.

    • Guru kami mengajarkan bahwa ringan tangan adalah sifat mulia yang harus dimiliki setiap orang.

      Our teacher taught that being quick to help is a noble trait everyone should have.

  • 3.

    MalayIndonesianinformalpejorative
    • figurative: quick to strike or prone to hitting others; given to physical aggression.

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    • Jangan dekat-dekat dengan dia, dia ringan tangan dan suka memukul tanpa alasan jelas.

      Don't get close to him; he is quick to strike and likes to hit without clear reason.

    • Karena sifat ringan tangan itu, ia sering mendapat masalah di sekolah akibat perkelahian kecil.

      Because of that quick-to-strike nature, he often gets into trouble at school due to small fights.

    • Jika kamu ringan tangan, sebaiknya kendalikan emosimu supaya tidak membuat orang lain takut.

      If you are quick to hit, you should control your emotions so as not to scare others.

Examples:

  • ID: dengar tidak, Oliver? "ringan tangan," bukan"berat tangan."
    EN: Hear that, Oliver? "Handy," not "handsy."
  • ID: Terkadang dia ringan tangan
    EN: He gets out of hand sometimes.
  • ID: Dia ramah dan tidak ringan tangan?
    EN: I mean, is he easy to get along with?
  • ID: "Melindungi kota ini dari orang yang ringan tangan tanpa pengalaman politik apapun."
    EN: "Protect the city from lightweight do-gooders with zero political know-how."
  • ID: 'Gembira' adalah 'ringan tangan' ... memindahkan hal sekitar, Pemirsa ...
    EN: 'Happy' is 'handy' ... move things around, people ...
  • ID: Aku pandai, ringan tangan, teliti, dan menyenangkan.
    EN: I'm-I'm smart and helpful and thorough. Uh, I'm very pleasant company.
  • ID: Pemerintahan yang efektif kadang membutuhkan ringan tangan.
    EN: Yes I do
  • ID: Keponakan Ny. Verma, anak yang ringan tangan.
    EN: Mrs. Verma's nephew, very helpful boy.
  • ID: Orang tolol yang ringan tangan.
    EN: A fool with unstoppable hands
  • ID: - Tetap dengan ringan tangan.
    EN: - Stay with unstoppable hands
  • ID: Boy. Aku tahu kau ini orang yang ringan tangan, suka menolong orang.
    EN: Boy, I know you're a lighthearted person.
  • ID: Si ringan tangan!
    EN: It's hand rag!
  • ID: Kamu sungguh bertuah saya rasa bersalah tentang semua ni. Kerana kamu menjadi betul ringan tangan sekarang.
    EN: You're lucky I'm feeling super guilty about all this, 'cause you're being a real handful right now.
  • ID: Meski kau punya kebiasaan buruk ringan tangan dan otakmu kosong,
    EN: Even if you had a bad habit of raising your hand and had an empty brain,
  • ID: Tapi dia selalu ringan tangan pada wanita.
    EN: Yet he always has his hands on other women.

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