Bahasa Melayu
nenek
English
fairy godmother, old fairy figure
Nenek kebayan is a traditional fairy-like old woman in Malay stories.
نينيق
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Dalam cerita rakyat, nenek kebayan sering muncul sebagai watak misteri.
In folktales, the fairy godmother often appears as a mysterious character.
Kanak-kanak itu takut apabila mendengar kisah nenek kebayan.
The child was frightened when hearing the story of the fairy godmother.
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What does “fairy godmother” mean in Malay?
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nenek kebayan
It is a figure from traditional stories.
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