Bagai dientak alu luncung
from indonesia
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing the defeat or helplessness of someone when facing an opponent considered weak or foolish.
Etymology
A traditional Malay proverb using the metaphor of a blunt rice-pounding tool (alu).
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept