Utang emas dapat dibayar
from indonesia
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
Part of a proverb emphasizing that material debts can be settled, unlike debts of gratitude which are eternal.
Etymology
A fragment of a classical Malay proverb using 'gold' as a symbol for the transient standard of prosperity. This construction indicates that in customary law, material obligations have clear limits of repayment compared to debts of gratitude.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept