sih

sihparticle

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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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