Bahasa Melayu

halkum

Bahasa Melayu

English

Adam's apple, throat, gullet

The front part of the neck, including the Adam's apple or throat area.

حالكوم

Examples

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  1. Dia menelan air liur dan halkumnya bergerak.

    He swallowed and his Adam's apple moved.

  2. Makanan itu tersekat di halkumnya seketika.

    The food got stuck in his throat for a moment.

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halkum

It can also refer to the Adam's apple.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.