Bahasa Melayu
siah
English
incantation, spell, charm
Words said or recited to protect someone or something from harm or bad luck.
سيه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nenek itu membaca siah sebelum keluar malam.
The grandmother recited an incantation before going out at night.
Ada orang percaya siah dapat menolak celaka.
Some people believe an incantation can ward off misfortune.
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What does “incantation” mean in Malay?
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siah
Here it refers to words used to ward off misfortune.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyiah
- to push aside; to segregate
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