40 Examples of Proverbs, Parables and Pameoes in Indonesian

Proverb is a sentence which describes a state of a person's behavior, which is then compared with something around him. Proverbs have order word which of course can be changed and proverbs have several forms, namely proverbs, proverbs, memes and parables. The following is our discussion of examples of proverbs, parables and proverbs in the Indonesian language Indonesia.

proverb

A proverb is a type of proverb that contains teachings, instructions, warnings or warnings from parents, which is used to muffle or silence the interlocutor. Example:

1. There I am being looked at, there is no I am being looked at behind (meaning when you are faced you are sweet, but when you are behind you say something else).
2. There is money, dear brother, there is no money floating around (meaning if someone he loves gets sustenance, he is loved, he is spoiled and if there is no sustenance, he is ignored).
3. It's a pity for a pinch of salt, a buffalo is rotted (meaning, because of fear of a small loss, finally got a bigger loss).
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4. The acid in the salt mountain in the sea meets in a single pot (meaning a person's soul mate may come from far away).
5. Where there is a will, there is a way (meaning there will always be a way for people who want to try really hard to achieve their goals).
6. Prepare an umbrella before rain (meaning Anticipating problems before they occur. Especially what is meant is saving first as long as you can, or while you are young, later if there is a disaster, it will be easier to handle. Must always be alert before anything happens).
7. Unfortunately, the fruit of love, eaten drunk, is thrown away (meaning Confused to face a beautiful but dangerous woman, taken for fear of being left unattended – in a state of awry).
8. Pinch your own thigh first, then pinch someone else's thigh (meaning you feel the consequences before you hurt others).
9. Once naughty to the test, a lifetime of non-believers (meaning that once you betray a friend, then you will not be trusted again).
10. Walking, guarding the feet, saying guarding the tongue (meaning you must always be careful in doing every action).
11. Once embraced the paddle, two or three islands were also crossed (meaning One time doing work, getting several results or benefits at once).
12. One day a piece of thread, after a long time it becomes cloth (meaning work and try little by little, then from time to time it will work too).

Parable

A parable is a type of proverb that has a comparative meaning that uses words in the form of: like, as, like, like or bak. The characteristics of the parable can be seen from the side of the form in the form of a short clause, and mentions the comparison of meaning clearly/clearly. Example:

1. Like water on taro leaves (meaning people who are not steady or confused and easily swayed in a situation).
2. Dead tigers leave stripes, elephants die leaving tusks (meaning big/famous people when they die leave a great service / be remembered, if it's good it's good what's remembered if it's bad it's bad remembered).
3. Like the kudung got a ring (meaning people who can't feel the pleasure or use the ease that is obtained).
4. Like a pestle, after pounding it is thrown away (meaning something that is no longer useful, usually just thrown away).
5. Patting the water on the tray splashed his own face (meaning people who don't keep their own family secrets will be ashamed of themselves).
6. Like a frog in a shell (meaning he thinks he is very big, feels big because he doesn't want to compare with others).
7. Like a pestle, after pounding it is thrown away (meaning something that is no longer useful, usually just thrown away).
8. It's like eating the fruit of the malakama, eaten by the dead mother, not eaten by the dead father (meaning that it is difficult to determine attitudes or actions)
9. Haven't had children yet, they're happy (meaning they've been dreaming or wishing for nothing, even though it hasn't worked).
10. Like a frog in a shell (meaning he thinks he is very big, feels big because he doesn't want to compare with others).
11. Like a blind man losing his cane (meaning he is in a very difficult situation and has no support).
12. It's like eating scissors at the end (meaning that you think there's nothing, suddenly commit a crime).
13. Like durian with cucumber (meaning a very disproportionate opponent, one side is very strong while the opponent is very weak).
14. Like dadap flower, really red, smells not (meaning something that looks like and beautiful, but is actually ordinary)
15. Like a balam, the eyes are released, the body is trapped (means someone who is being sidelined, his life is always being watched).

Byword

Pameo is a type of proverb that can be used as a motto and usually becomes an incendiary, motivational and lively spirit for those who hear it, for example:

1. The more contained the more lowered (meaning knowledgeable people generally humble themselves).
2. The back of the machete will also be sharp if sharpened continuously (meaning that no matter how stupid someone can be turned into smart if he studies seriously).
3. It's like pouring oil into fire (meaning people who deliberately seek their own trouble).
4. Hang your goals as high as stars (meaning that we are not pessimistic and try to achieve those goals).
5. Builders do not throw wood (meaning wise people always respect others).
6. If the hook is an inch long, the deep sea should not be expected (meaning if we are not very smart, only have a little knowledge, we should not challenge people who are proficient in it).
7. Embarrassed to paddle the drifting boat, embarrassed to ask the wrong way (meaning people with little knowledge and experience so as not to try something complicated).
8. Cheap on the mouth, expensive on the scale (meaning promises are easier said than kept).
9. craftsmen do not throw wood (meaning wise people always respect others).
10. Broken wings, sticks with beak means not giving up (meaning keep trying at work, don't give up easily).
11. One is missing, two are counted (meaning keep your heart working on a dangerous job).
12. Work a lot, talk less (meaning doing work with action and not wasting time with work in vain).
13. Once independent, remain independent (meaning remain in the establishment).

Thus a review of examples of proverbs, parables and proverbs that can enrich the knowledge and vocabulary of readers in writing language Indonesia, hopefully useful, thank you!