An expression describing intense mental effort or trying to solve a problem by pushing one's cognitive limits
berpikir keras
The process of using one's mind intensively to understand or solve something.
memeras otak
An idiom meaning to think very hard or to work hard mentally to find a solution.
mikir
Informal or casual form of 'to think'.
ngulik
Slang term meaning to study or analyze something in depth and detail, often to solve a problem or understand how it works.
Originated from a metaphorical concept of 'spinning' the brain to maximize thinking process, commonly used in informal conversations among younger generations
Gue lagi muter otak nih cari solusi buat tugas kuliah yang rumit.
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Definition: A sequence of stories, explanations, or statements arranged in order to convey a particular message or point of view. In informal contexts, “narasi” often refers to the way someone frames an issue, event, or argument to sound convincing and aligned with a particular party's interests.
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