Bahasa Melayu
tulang
English
backbone, spine
The row of bones down the middle of the back that supports the body.
تولڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia sakit tulang selepas jatuh dari basikal.
He had back pain after falling off his bicycle.
Doktor memeriksa tulang belakang pesakit itu.
The doctor examined the patient's spine.
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What does “backbone” mean in Malay?
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tulang belakang
Also commonly used for spine.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bertulang
- having bones; bony
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