Terang terbang lalat
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
noun
Tempo
From indonesia
Definition
The early morning period around 5:30 to 6:00 AM, when light begins to appear and flies start to fly, often used metaphorically to describe the beginning of a still-dim but active day.
Etymology
Metaphorical phrase describing morning time based on natural activity, particularly of flies.
Semantic Category
Time-related nouns and temporal markers (e.g., pagi, malam).
Tempo