"you can't judge a book by its cover" in Indonesian
Definition
Jangan menilai seseorang atau sesuatu hanya dari penampilan luarnya, karena kualitas sesungguhnya sering tersembunyi di dalam.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ungkapan ini sering dipakai saat membahas bahwa penampilan dapat menipu, baik tentang orang, benda, maupun situasi. Sinonim: 'penampilan bisa menipu.'
Examples
Remember, you can't judge a book by its cover.
Ingat, **jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya**.
I didn't think the cake looked good, but you can't judge a book by its cover.
Aku pikir kuenya tidak terlihat enak, tapi **jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya**.
The new student seemed shy, but you can't judge a book by its cover.
Siswa baru itu tampak pemalu, tapi **jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya**.
I was wrong about that place; you can't judge a book by its cover.
Aku salah menilai tempat itu; **jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya**.
He may look grumpy, but you can't judge a book by its cover—he's really friendly.
Dia mungkin tampak galak, tapi **jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya**—sebenarnya dia sangat ramah.
She bought an old car that looked terrible, but it runs perfectly. You can't judge a book by its cover!
Dia membeli mobil tua yang kelihatan jelek, tapi ternyata berjalan sangat baik. **Jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya**!