Bahasa Melayu
ngilu
English
discomforting, painful, piercing
Causing an unpleasant sharp feeling, especially in the ears or teeth.
ڠيلو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bunyi itu ngilu pada telinga saya.
That sound felt piercing to my ears.
Giginya ngilu apabila minum air sejuk.
His teeth felt painful when he drank cold water.
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What does “discomforting” mean in Malay?
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ngilu
It refers to a sharp unpleasant feeling, often in the ears or teeth.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ngilukan
- to cause discomfort or a sharp unpleasant feeling
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