Bahasa Melayu

tengkuk

Bahasa Melayu

English

nape, back of the neck

The back part of the neck.

تڠكوق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengurut tengkuknya yang sakit.

    He massaged his sore nape.

  2. Baju itu basah di bahagian tengkuk.

    The shirt was wet at the back of the neck.

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What does “nape” mean in Malay?

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Nape or the back of the neck.

It refers to the area behind the neck.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.