"i'm not being funny" in Indonesian

aku nggak bercandajangan tersinggung

Definition

Ungkapan ini dipakai saat ingin mengatakan sesuatu yang jujur atau kritis tanpa maksud menyinggung atau bercanda.

Biasanya dipakai di situasi santai sebelum menyampaikan kritik. Mirip dengan 'no offense' atau 'jangan salah paham'.

I'm not being funny, but that shirt doesn't match your pants.

**Aku nggak bercanda**, tapi kemeja itu nggak cocok sama celanamu.

I'm not being funny, but you left the door open again.

**Aku nggak bercanda**, tapi kamu lagi-lagi lupa nutup pintu.

I'm not being funny, but we really need to clean this room.

**Aku nggak bercanda**, kita beneran harus beresin kamar ini.

I'm not being funny, but I think you took my sandwich by mistake.

**Aku nggak bercanda**, kayaknya kamu nggak sengaja ambil sandwichku.

I'm not being funny, but have you actually read the email I sent you?

**Aku nggak bercanda**, kamu udah baca email yang aku kirim belum?

I'm not being funny, but you might want to check your teeth before the meeting.

**Aku nggak bercanda**, sebelum rapat coba cek gigimu dulu.