Bahasa Melayu
pangkal
English
groin, hip area
This means the area where the thigh meets the body, near the hip.
ڤڠكل
Examples
Contoh ayat
Penunggang itu menahan sakit pada pangkal paha.
The rider held his groin in pain.
Dia jatuh dan cedera di pangkal paha.
He fell and injured his groin.
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What does “groin” mean in Malay?
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pangkal paha
It refers to the area between the abdomen and the thigh.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpangkal
- to originate; to have an origin or cause
- berpangkalan
- to be based at; to have a base
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