Asal ayam pulang ke lumbung
a·sal a·yam pu·lang ke lum·bung
from indonesia
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing that a person's true nature or character will never change, no matter how much they try to hide it.
Etymology
An indigenous Indonesian proverb using the metaphor of chicken behavior to describe human character.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept