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whistle in Malay

siulan

/ˈwɪs(ə)l/

whistle in Malay: siulan, wisel, siul, bersiul. In English, whistle means a device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.

Malay words for whistle

sound made by whistling
siulan
device used to make a whistling sound
wisel
to produce a whistling sound
siul, bersiul

English meaning of whistle

  1. noun A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
  2. noun An act of whistling.
  3. noun A shrill, high-pitched sound made by whistling.
  4. noun Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

Full definition of whistle

whistle in a sentence

  • the whistle of the wind in the trees
  • Never whistle at a funeral.
  • He was whistling a happy tune.

whistle in other languages

Questions about whistle in Malay

What is the meaning of whistle in Malay?
Whistle in Malay is siulan, wisel, siul, bersiul.
Apakah maksud whistle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Whistle: siulan, wisel, siul, bersiul.
What does whistle mean in English?
Whistle means a device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.

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