naga
/ˈnaɡa/
The Malay word for dragon is naga.
naga refers to a mythical creature.
Meaning: mythical creature (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnaɡa/
Did you know?
- The word naga is borrowed from the Sanskrit word for 'large snake'.
- While 'dragon' in English often implies something to be slain, a naga is frequently viewed as a sacred protector or a deity to be respected in local spiritual traditions.
- While many Western cultures view dragons as winged reptiles, a naga in Southeast Asian folklore is often depicted as a colossal, powerful serpent or sea creature without wings.
Examples in context
- Tokoh heroik tersebut melawan seekor naga yang begitu besar.The heroic character battles against a giant dragon.
- Naga merupakan karakter utama dalam cerita dongeng ini.The dragon is the main character in this fairy tale.
- Dia memiliki tato naga yang indah di lengannya.He has a beautiful dragon tattoo on his arm.
- Dia sangat takut dengan naga.He is very afraid of the dragon.
- Naga itu ada dalam buku cerita.The dragon is in the storybook.
- Saya ingin melukis seekor naga.I want to draw a dragon.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a movie in a cafe.
- HafizAdakah awak suka filem tentang naga itu?Do you like that movie about the dragon?
- NurYa, naga itu nampak sangat hebat.Yes, the dragon looks very great.
- HafizNur, naga itu boleh terbang tinggi.Nur, that dragon can fly high.
- NurBetul, ia sangat menakjubkan.True, it is very amazing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon” translations and entries naga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries naga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
