Bahasa Melayu
tekak
English
throat, gullet, pharynx
The part of the body inside the neck used for swallowing and speaking.
تكاق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tekaknya sakit selepas batuk semalaman.
His throat hurt after coughing all night.
Dia meneguk air untuk melegakan tekak yang kering.
She swallowed water to soothe her dry throat.
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What does “throat” mean in Malay?
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tekak
It refers to the throat area inside the neck.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bertekak
- to quarrel; to argue
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