Bahasa Melayu

tindik

Bahasa Melayu

English

pierce, have pierced ears, pierce the nose or ears

To make a small hole in the ear or nose for an earring or ornament.

تينديق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia tindik telinganya ketika cuti sekolah.

    She pierced her ears during the school holiday.

  2. Ibu tidak membenarkan adik tindik hidung.

    Mother did not allow her younger sibling to pierce the nose.

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tindik

This sense is commonly used for ears or the nose.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.