Takut di hantu
from indonesia
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Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
Proverb meaning to suffer distress due to an irrational fear of something harmless.
Etymology
A traditional Indonesian proverb using 'hantu' (ghost) as a personification of groundless fear. The term is rooted in ancient animistic beliefs in the archipelago, where fear of supernatural entities illustrates suffering caused by one's own delusions.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept