Tak ada beras yang akan ditanak
from indonesia
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From indonesia
Definition
A proverb meaning there is nothing valuable or special to be proud of.
Etymology
Derived from native Malay-Indonesian roots. This proverb utilizes an agrarian metaphor where 'rice' symbolizes capital or basic wealth, and 'cooking' represents the process of production; the absence of this basic material figuratively refers to poverty or a lack of any notable qualities to boast about.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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