Various Proverbs and Examples

Kinds of Proverbs and Examples - Who does not know the proverb? In everyday conversation, even many people often use proverbs, whether consciously or not. In Language In Indonesia, the material on proverbs is an interesting discussion to study.

A proverb is defined as an expression consisting of several words with the intention of expressing a person's condition. Sometimes, proverbs are also used to insinuate someone. The use of proverbs makes expressing one's intentions more polite. This is because the word order of proverbs is words that are arranged beautifully and regularly. In society, proverbs are passed down from generation to generation.

There are several types of proverbs in Bahasa Indonesia. Of all collection of proverbs The existing ones, the following will be described, among others, proverbs, expressions, thimbles/pameoes, parables, metaphors, and slogans. In order to further clarify the reader about the kinds of proverbs, the following is given an explanation and examples.

proverb

A proverb is a type of proverb that contains advice. Advice or teachings in the proverb usually come from the previous people. Example:

No.	proverb	Mean
1.	One day a piece of thread, after a long time it becomes cloth	Work and try little by little, then from time to time it will work too
2.	Calm water washes away	A quiet person who turns out to be knowledgeable
3.	Like earth and sky	Two very different things
4.	Walk protect your feet, say guard your tongue	Must always be careful in doing every action
5.	Where there is a will, there is a way	There will always be a way for people who want to work hard to achieve their goals

Expression

Expressions are often also called idioms. The hallmark of the expression is the connotative meaning of the constituent words. With word On the other hand, an expression is a combination of words that have meanings that are not true. Phrases are often used to convey meaning to someone, can be in the form of satire, praise, or substitute terms to sound more polite. Example:

No.	Expression	Sentence
1.	loan shark = moneylender	Borrowing money from loan sharks only adds to the problem, not the problem.
2.	small heart = inferior	Rani is known by her friends as a child who is discouraged.
3.	office rat = corrupt	From year to year, the KPK has been increasingly successful in trapping office rats.
4.	thin brain = smart	The watery brain is always surrounded by his friends for help.
5.	skin covered bone = skinny	Cancer slowly made his body only bones wrapped in skin.

Thimble/Pameo

The thimble is actually included in the type of poetry long. However, because the form is a proverb, it can also be categorized in one type of proverb. The difference between the thimble and other types of proverbs is the presence of rhyme and rhythm, this is inseparable from the thimble as a type of poetry. In particular, the thimble in the form of a proverb is synonymous with repeated speech and is often used as a slogan or encouragement. Example:

1. There is a mind there is taro. There is a mind there is a reply.
2. Snakehead fish. The sooner the better.
3. Keep moving forward, never give up.
4. United we stand, divided we fall.
5. Once free, always free.

Parable

The next type of proverb is a parable proverb. A parable proverb is a sentence that expresses a certain condition. The hallmark of parable proverbs is the use of words like, bak, like, like. The following is example of parable:

1. Like water on taro leaves. (meaning: people who do not have a stand, or confused.)
2. Like a dog chewing bone. (meaning: angry person)
3. Patting the water in the tray splashed his own face. (meaning: people who do not keep their own family secrets will be ashamed of themselves)
4. While diving drinking water. (meaning: people who do more from one job at a time)
5. The pestle is broken, the mortar is gone. (meaning: continuously getting misfortune / misfortune)
6. Haven't given birth yet. (meaning: already daydreaming or wishing for nothing but not yet successful)
7. Good son-in-law is pretty. (meaning: get doubled luck)
8. Carrying smoke carves the sky. (meaning: useless work)
9. Guess the chicken in the egg. (meaning: determine something that is very impossible to happen)
10. Sweet fruit with caterpillar inside. (meaning: sweet words but evil in heart)

Image/Like

Imagery is a type of proverb that is intended to show a comparison about something. Example:

1. Like a flower, fresh, used, withered and thrown away. (meaning: someone who is still healthy is loved, when sick is left behind)
2. The elders of taro, the older the more it becomes. (meaning: people who get older, act more like young people)
3. Pain is the same as complaining, hurt is the same as complaining. (meaning: agree in every situation)
4. Winning to charcoal, losing to ashes. (meaning: win or lose both suffer)
5. There is money dear brother, no money brother drifting. (meaning: only want it when it's happy and don't want it when it's hard)
6. Far to the eyes close to the heart. (meaning: still feel close even though far apart)
7. Misfortune cannot be denied, luck cannot be achieved. (meaning: humans cannot determine what will happen)
8. A small things can ruin big things. (meaning: because of a small mistake, all the good that has been done is lost)
9. Full barrels don't shake, half barrels shake. (meaning: knowledgeable people will keep the talk, while stupid people talk a lot)
10. Learning is absurd, like flowers don't happen. (meaning: should study with all my heart in order to get good results)

Motto

Motto is used for guidance, either by a particular individual or group. Example:

1. Diligence is the mother of good luck.
2. Save rich base
3. Hygiene is part of faith
4. Unity in Diversity
5. Today readers, tomorrow the nation's leaders.
6. Knowledgeable people will advance.
7. It's never too late to learn.
8. Prayer is the pillar of religion.
9. Giving up delays success.
10. After rain comes sunshine.

This is a discussion of the various proverbs and examples. Hopefully the material presented in this article is easy to understand and can be useful for readers. Thank you.