Yang bulat datang bergolek

from indonesia

Verified
Standard
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From indonesia

Definition

A proverb describing good fortune or wealth that arrives spontaneously without the need for excessive effort or searching.

Etymology

This phrase utilizes the physical metaphor of a round object that moves easily due to gravity. Etymologically, it describes the concept of fortune in Malay agrarian culture, viewed as a divine blessing that arrives naturally for those destined for good luck.

Semantic Category

Abstract Concept