Tahyul amat dalam membusuk di daging manusia.

English translation: Superstitions are held fast by people.

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Indonesian term or phrase:Tahyul amat dalam membusuk di daging manusia.
English translation:Superstitions are held fast by people.
Entered by: Catherine Muir

00:26 Aug 27, 2012
Indonesian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / Indonesian novel "Layar Terkembang"
Indonesian term or phrase: Tahyul amat dalam membusuk di daging manusia.
A character in the book says this, dismissively, when her sister is speaking about miracles that are believed to occur at Luar Batang. I suspect it might be a quote, or paraphrase, from the Koran. Can anyone help me out there? I know what the sentence means; what I am seeking is its source.

Many thanks.
Catherine Muir
Australia
Local time: 23:11
Superstitions are held fast by people.
Explanation:
It is not a quote, or paraphrase, from the Koran.
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Wiyanto Suroso
Indonesia
Local time: 19:11
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Summary of answers provided
4The mihtos has been deeply composed in humankind soul.
Ahmad Ridwan Munib
3Superstitions are held fast by people.
Wiyanto Suroso


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Superstitions are held fast by people.


Explanation:
It is not a quote, or paraphrase, from the Koran.

Wiyanto Suroso
Indonesia
Local time: 19:11
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian
PRO pts in category: 30
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, my friend. The way she said it made me suspect she was quoting from somewhere. As I indicated, I know the meaning; I just wondered if they were a quote. I did 'google' the keywords +Koran, but didn't come up with anything.

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The mihtos has been deeply composed in humankind soul.


Explanation:
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Ahmad Ridwan Munib
Indonesia
Local time: 19:11
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian, Native in JavaneseJavanese
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Ridwan. Your suggestion of 'humankind' is very helpful.

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