Usul menunjukkan asal
from arab
Verified
Standard
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From arab
Definition
A proverb stating that a person's behavior or character reflects their family background or ancestral origins.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'usul' (Arabic: aṣl) meaning root or foundation. This proverb combines Islamic legal and genealogical concepts with Malay grammatical structures, emphasizing the close link between an individual's ethics and their ancestral background or family upbringing.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept