Bahasa Melayu

rongkong

Bahasa Melayu

English

throat, windpipe, gullet

The tube in the neck that carries air to the lungs, or the throat area.

روڠكوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Air sejuk membuat rongkongnya terasa pedih.

    The cold water made his throat feel sore.

  2. Dia memegang rongkong ketika batuk tidak berhenti.

    She held her throat when the coughing would not stop.

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What does “windpipe” mean in Malay?

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rongkong

This entry is used for the throat or windpipe area.

Word family

Common derived forms

kerongkong
throat; gullet

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.