Bahasa Melayu
ngilukan
English
cause discomfort, make painful, irritate
To make someone feel a sharp unpleasant discomfort, especially in the ears or teeth.
ڠيلوكن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bunyi garpu pada pinggan itu boleh ngilukan saya.
The sound of the fork on the plate can make me feel discomfort.
Udara yang terlalu sejuk ngilukan giginya.
The very cold air made his teeth feel painful.
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What does “cause discomfort” mean in Malay?
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ngilukan
It means to make someone feel an unpleasant sharp sensation.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ngilu
- discomforting; painful; piercing
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