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mara แปลว่า

มาร maan

/ˈmɑːɹə/

mara in Thai: มาร (maan). In English, mara means a nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

Thai words for mara

Buddhism: a malicious or evil spirit
มาร maan

English meaning of mara

  1. noun A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
  2. noun A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.
  3. noun Any malicious or evil spirit.
  4. noun Any caviid rodent of the genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.

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Questions about mara in Thai

What is the meaning of mara in Thai?
Mara in Thai is มาร (maan).
mara แปลว่าอะไร
Mara: มาร (maan).
What does mara mean in English?
Mara means a nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

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