Bahasa Melayu

nenek

Bahasa Melayu

English

fairy godmother, old fairy figure

Nenek kebayan is a traditional fairy-like old woman in Malay stories.

نينيق

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  1. Dalam cerita rakyat, nenek kebayan sering muncul sebagai watak misteri.

    In folktales, the fairy godmother often appears as a mysterious character.

  2. 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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nenek kebayan

It is a figure from traditional stories.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.