Pinyéang Nyawa
pronounciation:
literally means: to search for Life
Malay: Mencari nyawa
Actual meaning: to intentionally engage in dangerous and lethal activities
Malay: sengaja mencari bahaya atau mencari nahas
Explaination:
This figure of speech may sound positive but actually it brings a very negative connotation.
Example:
Kak taban suis Lampu yen. Tujok nou basak. Bak Pinyéang Nyawa ka!
Do not touch the Lamp switch with your wet fingers (here means wet hand). Do you want to search for life! ( Do you want to get electrocuted!)
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