Bahasa Melayu

sendawa

Bahasa Melayu

English

burp, belch

To release air from the stomach through the mouth after eating or drinking.

سنداوا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu sendawa selepas minum air gas.

    The child burped after drinking soda.

  2. Dia cuba menahan sendawa di meja makan.

    He tried to hold back a burp at the dining table.

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sendawa

It is the sound or action of releasing air from the stomach.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.