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sih

[sih]particle
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  1. 1.

    emphasis particle (expresses frustration, insistence, or conviction)

    One of the most common Indonesian particles. Tone-dependent: "Gimana sih" = come on/how could you (frustrated). "Keren sih" = it IS cool (confirming). No direct English equivalent.

    Gimana sih, masa gitu doang nggak bisa?

    Come on, how can you not even handle something that simple?

    — Comedy series Malam Minggu Miko (2012, Raditya Dika)

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