Bahasa Melayu
derai
English
dripping sound, rustling sound, laughter
A soft repeated sound, such as dripping water, rustling leaves, or a burst of laughter.
دراي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kami mendengar derai hujan di atas atap.
We heard the dripping sound of rain on the roof.
Mereka ketawa sehingga derai di dalam bilik itu.
They laughed out loud in the room.
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derai
Can also refer to dripping rain or laughter.
Word family
Common derived forms
- dera
- to harm or punish; to abuse
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