Bahasa Melayu
tenggiling
English
armadillo
A small mammal with a hard shell-like covering on its body.
تيڠڬيليڠ
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Tenggiling itu melengkungkan badannya apabila diganggu.
The armadillo curled up its body when disturbed.
Kami melihat tenggiling di kawasan hutan pada waktu malam.
We saw an armadillo in the forest area at night.
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What does “armadillo” mean in Malay?
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tenggiling
It is the Malay word for the animal with a hard, protective covering.
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