dendam noun English. A large mat woven of pandanas strips used primarily for sleeping, and also used for a play area for small children on a rough floor, grass. Example sentence: Subanen. Naa bena' mektulug na, begayan mu gumut, gulunan, muka' dendam. Bena' megbelilid na, megudas da pelum. Telu'en, “Naku' lai, megbelilid lau.” English. Now, when one sleeps, give her or him a blanket, a pillow, and a mat. When she or he has lain down, show respect again. Say, “As for me, friend, I'm going to lie down now.” Synonym. ikam