yang tahu je tahu

Malay

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “Only those who know, know”.

Pronunciation

  • (Baku) IPA(key): /ˈjaŋ ˈtahu ˈd͡ʒə ˈtahu/ [ˈjaŋ ˈt̪a.hu ˈd͡ʒə ˈt̪a.hu]
    • Rhymes: -ahu
  • (Johor-Riau) IPA(key): /ˈjaŋ ˈtaw ˈd͡ʒə ˈtaw/ [ˈjaŋ ˈt̪au̯ ˈd͡ʒə ˈt̪au̯]
    • Rhymes: -au̯
  • Hyphenation: yang ta‧hu je ta‧hu

Phrase

yang tahu je tahu

  1. (slang, humorous) Used to signify a reference to something that is only understood by certain groups of people. Similar to if you know, you know.
    Synonym: yang tahu-tahu aja (Indonesian)
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