Bahasa Melayu
kerongkong
English
throat, gullet
The throat or gullet is the passage in the neck and body for food and air.
كروڠكوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air teh itu terasa sejuk di kerongkongnya.
The tea felt cool in his throat.
Dia berasa sakit pada kerongkong selepas demam.
She felt pain in her throat after the fever.
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What does “throat” mean in Malay?
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kerongkong
It refers to the passage in the neck for food and air.
Word family
Common derived forms
- rongkong
- throat; windpipe
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