Pipit meminang anak enggang
from indonesia
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing a person of low social status or poverty attempting to propose to or form a relationship with someone of high status or wealth.
Etymology
A traditional Indonesian expression using the metaphor of a sparrow and a hornbill to illustrate social class disparity.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept