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namely as a parallel complement, a crossing

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complement and an opposite complement.
Furthermore, it is explained that the form and nature of

the proverb are as follows: the proverb can be seen from two

things, first from its form, the second from its nature. In terms
of the form of the proverb, it consists of two sentences, each

sentence is grammatically a perfect sentence or a complete
sentence, but the meaning of the first sentence is always

enhanced by the second sentence and each sentence consists of
two words.

The following is an example of a parallel perfect

sentence proverb.
Buhua mamaku, uleh mangasan

Book gusset, impressive review
Kalam examined, behavior reviewed

Dark on the sides, curves on the eyes
Buhul and ulas mean the same thing, that is, to connect,

to make a book, and to impress, mean the same thing, that is to

make an impression. Darkness and curve are in the same
condition, namely dark. Disigi and punched both describe the

same ways of seeing that are very careful.

55 AA Navis, Alam Takambang Becomes a Teacher, p. 256