Bahasa Melayu

degam

Bahasa Melayu

English

slamming sound, thud, bang

A degam is a heavy sound made when something slams down or hits firmly.

دڬم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pintu itu tertutup dengan degam yang kuat.

    The door closed with a loud slam.

  2. Kita terdengar degam dari bilik sebelah.

    We heard a thudding sound from the next room.

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What does “slamming sound” mean in Malay?

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degam

It describes a heavy sound from a slam or hard impact.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.