ma lực
[maː˧˧ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) magical power, occult power
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tiếng boong… boong… krooi… kroỏi… vang dội trong rừng khuya có một ma lực đáng sợ, khiến tôi nghe một lúc bỗng nổi gai ốc khắp người.The sound "boong boong krooi kroỏi" reverberating through the night-covered forest had a terrifying magic power, suddenly giving me goosebumps all over after hearing it for a while.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ma lực” mean?
(noun) magical power, occult power
Is “ma lực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.