Kapanlagi.com - Expressions in Indonesian can be understood as a group of words or phrases that express a specific meaning. Therefore, the meaning of its elements often becomes unclear. This is the same as what happens with the term 'besar kepala'. Do you already know the meaning of the expression 'besar kepala'?
Actually, this expression has often been used in Indonesian conversations. However, not everyone really understands that the meaning of the expression 'besar kepala' has a special meaning that doesn't even refer to the actual size of the head.
The meaning of the expression 'besar kepala' can be understood as a term used to describe an arrogant, stubborn, and difficult to advise attitude. If you are curious to learn more, let's take a look at the following information. You will find complete material about the meaning, characteristics, and examples of its use in sentences.
1. Meaning of the Expression 'Besar Kepala'
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Before we explain the meaning of the expression 'big head', it is better for you to first understand what an expression is. In Indonesian language, an expression can be understood as a group of words or combination of words that express a specific meaning, or its elements often become ambiguous.
You need to know that expressions themselves have two possible meanings in certain contexts. Expressions can have denotative or literal meanings and also connotative (figurative) meanings. If you want to know the meaning of each expression, you must try to understand the context in which it is used.
Just like that explanation, the meaning of the expression 'big head' also has a specific meaning. Although this expression is very popular among the public, it is possible that there are still people who do not understand it or only interpret it as a large head size.
In fact, this word is often used for people who feel the most powerful and strong. A big-headed attitude is considered negative because it doesn't want to accept other people's opinions. According to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), the expression 'big head' is not interpreted literally. If you check it, the meaning of the expression 'big head' is difficult to advise, stubborn, rude, or arrogant.
2. Examples of the 'Big Head' Expression in Sentences
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To better understand the meaning of the 'big head' expression, you can see examples of its use in sentences. As previously mentioned, the 'big head' expression will have a different meaning than its literal meaning when referring to a specific context. You can observe this in the following examples.
1. He became big-headed after being praised a little.
2. After becoming successful, Zaskia became a big-headed person.
3. They became big-headed after winning this international competition.
4. The woman was avoided by people because she was big-headed.
5. Only after helping once, he asked for praise, what a big head!
6. Just because his grades are good, he became big-headed and insulted others.
7. Didik is not big-headed like Eko said.
The above examples show that the 'big head' expression is a negative attitude. Unlike the literal meaning of 'big head'. 'Big head' does not mean someone's head is getting bigger. The meaning of the expression refers more to a person's attitude.
3. Characteristics of Big-Headed People
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Not only understanding the meaning of the expression 'big-headed', but you also need to know the characteristics of such an attitude. This is useful when you want to use the expression while being more careful not to behave as a big-headed person. The characteristics of people who fit the expression 'big-headed' include:
1. Big-headed people don't like other people's achievements that are better than theirs. People who have a big-headed nature will always feel higher. This results in them never acknowledging if there is anyone better.
Such a nature will make them isolated from others. This is because big-headed people will never be able to accept advice from others. Even, they do not want to see others better than themselves.
2. Big-headed people often boast about themselves. Even, they like and often tell their achievements to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. People who have a big-headed attitude will dominate the conversation only about themselves and their greatness. Sometimes they will not give others a chance to talk about other people's greatness.
3. Choosing to socialize only with people who are at least equal. If there are people who do not want to socialize with those who are of lower caste, it can be certain that they are people with big heads. Socializing is our obligation as living beings, and we never know someone's fate in the future.
4. Often belittling others. This habit is done consciously or unconsciously. Big-headed people will belittle others to get recognition for their achievements. They consider others no better than themselves. This big-headed attitude wants the center of attention only on themselves.
Well, KLovers, that is the meaning of the expression 'big-headed' along with example sentences that you can learn.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.