Tangkal
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
To ward off or repel afflictions, evil spirits, diseases, disasters, and the like.
Etymology
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *taŋkal 'to resist, oppose'. In Malay, the meaning narrowed to 'ward off misfortune or evil spirits'. This word is widely used in traditional medicine and local beliefs.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action