Bahasa Melayu
serapah
English
curse, bewitch, exorcise
to say or use magical words to curse, charm, or drive out spirits.
سراڤه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Orang tua itu dikatakan serapah sesuatu sebelum masuk ke rumah.
The old man was said to mutter a curse before entering the house.
Ada yang percaya bomoh boleh serapah penyakit.
Some people believe a healer can exorcise an illness.
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What does “curse” mean in Malay?
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serapah
It can mean to curse or to use magic words.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kerapah
- in disorder
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