Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Indonesian term or phrase:
belagak
English translation:
arrogant
Added to glossary by
Catherine Muir
Jul 5, 2011 01:04
13 yrs ago
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Indonesian term
belagak
Indonesian to English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
bahasa kampong Betawi?
Orang bilang, "Ai, nyo, belagak betul. Balas tipu saja."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | arrogant |
Hikmat Gumilar
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| 4 | pompous |
Regi2006
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| 3 | overacting |
Ikram Mahyuddin
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Proposed translations
1 hr
Hikmat Gumilar
Indonesia
Indonesia
Native in Indonesian
Indonesia
IT,Loc,Interpreter,Business,Marketing,HR
Native in: Indonesian 
, Sundanese (Variant: Asli)
Works in: English to Indonesian, Indonesian to English, English to Sundanese, and 6 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
32
Selected
arrogant
What an arrogant person he/she is.
pilihan lain
pilihan lain
Note from asker:
| Yes, I agree. This is what I have used. If the register were more formal, I would have used the word 'presumptuous', but 'arrogant' is a good choice in this context. Thank you for confirming the conclusion I had already reached. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Again, 'presumptuous' is closest to the mark, but because of the register used, I couldn't use that 'big' word, so 'arrogant' is a good fit. Many thanks for your help."
29 mins
pompous
Kata berlagak ini sering digunakan oleh masyarakat di daerah berbahasa Melayu seperti di Riau, yang artinya menyombongkan diri, baik lewat tingkah laku atau tutur kata.
Belagak betul = how pompous
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Note added at 41 mins (2011-07-05 01:45:26 GMT)
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Balas tipu saja = let's just trick him
Belagak betul = how pompous
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Note added at 41 mins (2011-07-05 01:45:26 GMT)
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Balas tipu saja = let's just trick him
Note from asker:
| Thanks very much. I understand now. |
1 hr
Ikram Mahyuddin
Indonesia
Indonesia
Native in Indonesian
Indonesia
Your English-Indonesian Translator
Native in: Indonesian 
Works in: English to Indonesian, Indonesian to English
Related KudoZ points
:
17
overacting
Saya rasa belagak di sini lebih berarti berlebihan, kelewatan, atau "lebai"
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Note added at 1 jam (2011-07-05 02:25:07 GMT)
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People said, "Well, he was so overacting. ...."
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Note added at 1 jam (2011-07-05 02:25:07 GMT)
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People said, "Well, he was so overacting. ...."
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Ikram. In plain English, maybe 'That's a bit rich!' I don't think 'overacting' is what I'm after, but your explanation is very helpful. |
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