Bahasa Melayu
hantu
English
guardian spirit, familiar spirit
A spirit believed to be kept by someone to guard or help them.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Menurut cerita orang lama, hantu raya menjaga kebun itu pada waktu malam.
According to old stories, the guardian spirit watches over that orchard at night.
Ada orang percaya hantu raya boleh membantu tuannya.
Some people believe the guardian spirit can help its owner.
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What does “guardian spirit” mean in Malay?
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hantu raya
Refers to a spirit kept to guard or assist someone.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berhantu
- haunted; ghostly
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