Bahasa Melayu
debas
English
hiss, rustle
A soft hissing or rushing sound made by something moving quickly through the air.
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Debas daun kering kedengaran apabila angin bertiup kuat.
A rustling sound from the dry leaves could be heard when the wind blew hard.
Kami mendengar debas air sungai ketika bot kecil meluncur laju.
We heard the hiss-like rush of river water as the small boat moved quickly.
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debas
It can describe a soft rushing or rustling sound.
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