Bahasa Melayu
pawang
English
shaman, medicine man, witch doctor
A pawang is a traditional healer or ritual expert, often believed to have special powers over nature or animals.
ڤاواڠ
Examples
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Orang kampung pergi berjumpa pawang untuk meminta nasihat.
The villagers went to see the shaman for advice.
Pawang itu membaca jampi sebelum upacara dimulakan.
The medicine man recited an incantation before the ceremony began.
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pawang
This refers to a traditional healer or ritual specialist.
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