Bahasa Melayu
pawang
English
rain-stopper, shaman, medicine man
A pawang can be a traditional specialist believed to control or affect the weather, especially rain.
ڤاواڠ
Examples
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Penduduk kampung memanggil pawang untuk menghentikan hujan.
The villagers called the rain-stopper to stop the rain.
Pawang itu memulakan upacara sebelum majlis luar berlangsung.
The shaman began the ritual before the outdoor event started.
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What does “rain-stopper” mean in Malay?
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pawang
This refers to a person believed to have power over rain.
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