Bahasa Melayu
tolak
English
ward off evil, avert harm, protect against misfortune
The phrase tolak bala means to ward off danger, bad luck, or harmful influence.
تولق
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Mereka membaca doa untuk tolak bala.
They recited a prayer to ward off harm.
Orang tua itu percaya pada amalan tolak bala.
The old man believed in a practice to avert misfortune.
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tolak bala
This phrase is used for preventing harm or misfortune.
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