Bahasa Melayu
jembalang
English
spirit, ghost, goblin
A supernatural being or creature in traditional belief.
جمبالڠ
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Anak-anak itu takut apabila mendengar cerita tentang jembalang.
The children were scared when they heard stories about goblins.
Penduduk kampung percaya ada jembalang di kawasan hutan itu.
The villagers believed there were spirits in that forest area.
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jembalang
Jembalang refers to a goblin or spirit in traditional belief.
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