Utang kayu ara
from indonesia
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
An idiom referring to a debt that can never be repaid or settled.
Etymology
An idiomatic expression using the 'kayu ara' (Ficus) tree as a metaphor. Due to the strangling and complex growth nature of the fig tree, this term describes a financial burden that is impossible to resolve or settle.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept