"fending" in Indonesian
Definition
Bertindak menjaga diri sendiri atau mengurus segala sesuatu tanpa bantuan, terutama saat menghadapi kesulitan atau bahaya.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Sering digunakan dalam frasa 'fend for oneself' (mengurus diri) atau 'fend off danger' (menangkis bahaya). Lebih umum di tulisan atau cerita daripada dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
Examples
He is fending for himself after moving out.
Dia **mengurus diri sendiri** setelah pindah.
The animal was fending off its attacker.
Hewan itu sedang **melindungi diri** dari penyerangnya.
She is fending for her younger brother while their parents are away.
Dia **merawat** adik laki-lakinya saat orang tua mereka pergi.
After losing his job, he spent months fending for himself in the city.
Setelah kehilangan pekerjaan, dia **bertahan sendiri** selama berbulan-bulan di kota.
She got used to fending off rude comments at work.
Dia sudah terbiasa **menangkis** komentar kasar di tempat kerja.
Kids in the countryside are good at fending for themselves.
Anak-anak di pedesaan pandai **mengurus diri sendiri**.