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anak orang

[a·nak o·rang]noun

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  1. 1.

    someone's child/daughter/son (in the context of dating or marriage)

    Literally "other people's child." A set phrase used by parents to remind suitors that the person they are pursuing belongs to another family. Implies responsibility: "you want to take care of someone's precious child? Prove you are worthy." Belum kerja tapi udah berani ngajak anak orang = no job yet but already daring to court someone's daughter.

    Belum kerja, tapi udah berani ngajak anak orang.

    Hasn't even got a job yet, but already has the nerve to court someone's daughter.

    — YouTube — https://youtu.be/ULjIbwM2dF4?t=269

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