Bahasa Melayu

jin

Bahasa Melayu

English

genie, spirit, magical creature

A jin is a supernatural being in old stories and belief, sometimes described as a spirit or genie.

جين

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  1. Datuk pernah bercerita tentang jin dalam kisah lama.

    Grandfather once told stories about jinn in old tales.

  2. Orang tua itu percaya rumah itu dihuni oleh jin.

    The old man believed the house was inhabited by a spirit.

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jin

In Malay, this word is also used for a spirit being in traditional stories.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.