Walat
from jawa
Verified
Standard
noun
Abstract Concept
From jawa
Definition
Accursed or suffering misfortune due to disrespecting elders or sacred rules.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Javanese 'walat', meaning a curse or misfortune resulting from violating a taboo. The word entered Indonesian to describe the spiritual consequences or bad luck befalling someone after breaking traditional norms.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept