Understanding the Meaning of Telaso and Other Typical Sulawesi Insults

Kapanlagi.com - Along with the opening of communication access, it is also easier for people to get to know each other's cultures. Not only beautiful or charming cultures, but also cultures of cursing become a special attraction. That is what might arouse your curiosity about the meaning of telaso, sundala, kongkong, and so on.

Maybe, at first you only found the term telaso in social media comments or a friend's words. However, it turns out that you feel more and more often encounter the term in conversations. If you're curious, just take a look at the explanation of the meaning of telaso below.

Not only stopping there, you might also be curious about other curse words. Like the meaning of telaso which comes from Sulawesi, there are other interesting curse words for you to learn. Just go ahead, please see the explanation below.

1. Meaning of Telaso

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Literally, the meaning of telaso is penis dirt. This term comes from the words "te" or "tai" which mean dirt or waste, while "laso" or "lacu" means penis or male genitalia.

Based on that explanation, you can certainly feel how negative the meaning of telaso is. This word is usually expressed spontaneously to curse. Yes, as you know, cursing is indeed synonymous with negative connotations.

Telaso can also be interpreted as the worst of the worst. This term is considered bad, harsh, and rough, so you should not say it carelessly.

Telaso itself is a curse or insult that is usually used in the Sulawesi region. Whether in Makassar, Palu, or Kendari. This term can also be found in several regions that have many Makassar residents, such as in Priok, North Jakarta.

2. Other Typical Sulawesi Insults

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In addition to the meaning of 'telaso', it seems that you also need to know some other insults from Sulawesi. Because insults always carry negative connotations, you should avoid using them. Use this information as knowledge in learning regional cultures in Indonesia.

- Ana Sundala or Sundala

The term above is also a bad insult in Makassar. The meaning of 'ana sundala' or 'sundala' is illegitimate child or prostitute. Sundal itself means prostitute. You can imagine how unacceptable it is for a child to be called a prostitute. Therefore, never say this word as it can hurt the feelings of people around you.

- Zombi, Telang, Sombong

Like insults from other regions, there are also insults related to body parts associated with sexuality in Makassar. This term means vagina or female genitalia.

- Anjing, Kongkong, Asuh

These three terms have the same meaning. Dog is in Indonesian language, kongkong is in Makassar language, and asuh comes from Bugis language.

These three terms are used to insult people by comparing them to scary, wild, aggressive, and biting animals, namely dogs. The term 'dog' has been commonly used in various regions, but the other two terms are still quite unfamiliar to people outside of Sulawesi.

- Suntili

Actually, suntili has a similar meaning to ana sundala or sundal. However, this term comes from the abbreviation 'sundala tiga kali', which means this insult can have an even harsher meaning.

You can explore various insults. By doing so, you will have knowledge in choosing terms and placing yourself in certain situations.

3. Understanding Insults

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Insult terms often become the most interesting thing for someone who wants to get to know a certain culture. Insults themselves are usually taken from the names of animals or body parts related to sexuality to express emotions, annoyance, or discomfort.

Previously, you have listened to several explanations about insults from Sulawesi. For those of you who come from outside of Sulawesi, knowing the meaning of telaso, sundala, suntili, and others might be enjoyable.

That is normal because insult words are often spoken as a way to release emotions or anger, and each region seems to have its own unique words. Despite having negative connotations, insult words are believed to provide relief. Especially when the insult is spoken to someone with a close relationship.

Instead of arguing, two people who are close will insult each other while laughing. However, you still have to be careful and always try to understand the context in the conversation. Don't get trapped in dangerous situations or provoke other people's emotions.

Being curious about other regional cultures is normal. However, remember not to use it carelessly. Especially since you already know from the explanation above that the meaning of the curse is not good at all.

KLovers, that's a number of explanations about the meaning of 'telaso' and other curses from Sulawesi that you can know. You can use this information as a source of knowledge to be more careful in communicating.

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