Cunduk waktu datang mangsa
/su/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (SU).Definition & Context
IdiomIdiom
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
This expression refers to a “time” or “moment” that has arrived, indicating that an “event” or “occurrence” is due to happen.
Synonyms & Variants
datang masanya
A more poetic or formal expression to state that a period or era has arrived.
sampai waktunya
Indicates that an event or condition will occur when the specified time has been reached.
sudah waktunya
States that something should be done or happen because it has reached the appropriate time limit.
tiba saatnya
An expression indicating that the appropriate or appointed time for something has arrived.
waktunya telah tiba
Indicates that the awaited or supposed moment has arrived.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The phrase “cunduk waktu datang mangsa” is an idiom in Sundanese that literally means 'the time for the season/era to come has arrived'. This expression is often used to state that “it is time” or “the moment has arrived” for an “event” to occur. The use of the word mangsa here refers to 'time' or 'period', not 'victim'. This idiom reflects Sundanese local wisdom in understanding the passage of time and “destiny”.
Real-world Usage
Cunduk waktu datang mangsa, sapu nyéré pegat simpay! (Sudah saatnya, sapu lidi putus ikatannya!)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.