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Proverb from Indonesia

Indonesian

Berakit-rakit ke hulu, berenang-renang ke tepian.

“Rafting upstream first, then swimming to the shore.”

Meaning

Endure hardship first and enjoy the rewards later. The dictionary’s own gloss: “bersakit-sakit dahulu, bersenang-senang kemudian.”

Source

Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI VI Daring), Badan Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa, entry “berakit-rakit ke hulu, berenang-renang ke tepian” (peribahasa)

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