Meraih pekung ke dada
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
sastra
Action
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb meaning to deliberately bring disgrace, shame, or trouble upon oneself.
Etymology
Traditional Indonesian idiom using the metaphor of 'pekung' (a rotting skin disease) as a symbol of disgrace.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action