Antan patah lesung hilang
from indonesia
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing a person suffering from a series of consecutive misfortunes or hardships.
Etymology
A traditional Malay expression using a rice-pounding tool metaphor to describe misfortune.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept