Terpeluk di batang dedap
from jawa
Verified
Standard
proverb
sastra
Abstract Concept
From jawa
Definition
Proverbial expression describing an unfortunate or dire fate, akin to being trapped in an inescapable situation.
Etymology
Borrowed from Javanese 'terpeluk di batang dedap' meaning a dire fate or being trapped without hope.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept