Bahasa Melayu
gendang
English
drum, percussion instrument
A drum or similar percussion instrument played by striking its surface.
ڬينداڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak-anak itu belajar memukul gendang di pusat kebudayaan.
The children learned to beat the drum at the cultural centre.
Suara gendang kedengaran dari dewan sebelah.
The sound of drums could be heard from the hall next door.
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What does “drum” mean in Malay?
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gendang
It refers to the musical instrument.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bergendang
- to beat the drum
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