Tertangkap basah
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
noun
hukum
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing someone caught in the act of committing a wrongdoing or prohibited act, with no chance to deny it.
Etymology
Derived from a physical metaphor of being wet, symbolizing being caught in the act of a forbidden deed.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept