Bahasa Melayu

lekum

Bahasa Melayu

English

throat, gullet

The passage in the neck that carries food and air.

ليكوم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ikan itu tersekat di lekum ayam itu.

    The fish got stuck in the chicken’s throat.

  2. Dia menelan air dengan cepat kerana tekaknya sakit dan lekumnya terasa kering.

    He swallowed the water quickly because his throat hurt and his gullet felt dry.

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What does “throat” mean in Malay?

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lekum

It refers to the throat or gullet.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.