fable
US /ˈfeɪ.bəl/
UK /ˈfeɪ.bəl/
1.
fabel, dongeng
a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
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The tortoise and the hare is a classic fable.
Kura-kura dan kelinci adalah fabel klasik.
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Aesop's fables are well-known for their moral lessons.
Fabel Aesop terkenal karena pelajaran moralnya.
2.
dongeng, kebohongan, cerita bohong
a story that is not true or a lie.
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His whole account of the incident was a complete fable.
Seluruh ceritanya tentang insiden itu adalah dongeng belaka.
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The idea that money can buy happiness is a common fable.
Gagasan bahwa uang bisa membeli kebahagiaan adalah dongeng umum.