Bahasa Melayu

gegendang

Bahasa Melayu

English

eardrum, tympanum

The thin membrane in the ear that vibrates when sound reaches it.

ڬيڬينداڠ

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  1. Doktor memeriksa gegendang telinga saya.

    The doctor examined my eardrum.

  2. Bunyi yang terlalu kuat boleh merosakkan gegendang.

    Sound that is too loud can damage the eardrum.

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What does “eardrum” mean in Malay?

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gegendang

It is the membrane in the ear that reacts to sound.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.