Bahasa Melayu
rongkong
English
throat, windpipe, gullet
The tube in the neck that carries air to the lungs, or the throat area.
روڠكوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air sejuk membuat rongkongnya terasa pedih.
The cold water made his throat feel sore.
Dia memegang rongkong ketika batuk tidak berhenti.
She held her throat when the coughing would not stop.
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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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