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luck in Malay

tuah

/lʌk//lʌk/

luck in Malay: tuah. In English, luck means something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.

Malay words for luck

something that happens to someone by chance
tuah

English meaning of luck

  1. noun Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.
  2. noun A favourable chance occurrence.
  3. noun A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success.
  4. noun Success.

Full definition of luck

luck in a sentence

  • The raffle is just a matter of luck.
  • Gilbert had some bad luck yesterday — he got pick-pocketed and lost fifty dollars.
  • Sometimes it takes a bit of luck to get success.

Synonyms of luck

All synonyms of luck

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Questions about luck in Malay

What is the meaning of luck in Malay?
Luck in Malay is tuah.
Apakah maksud luck dalam bahasa Melayu?
Luck: tuah.
What does luck mean in English?
Luck means something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.

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