Bahasa Melayu
hantu
English
ghost, spirit, spectre, demon
An invisible spirit or ghost, often feared by people.
هنتو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu takut mendengar cerita hantu di waktu malam.
The children were afraid when they heard ghost stories at night.
Rumah lama itu dikatakan berhantu.
That old house is said to be haunted.
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What does “ghost” mean in Malay?
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hantu
Common word for a ghost or spirit.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berhantu
- haunted; ghostly
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