Usage Note
Leeg refers to the anatomical neck and is common in everyday health phrases like 'masakit ang leeg' (neck pain). It is also used to describe the narrow opening of bottles and the collar area of clothing.
Examples
" Malambot ang leeg ng pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat's neck is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the neck of cat.
" Masakit ang aking leeg. "
Natural Translation
My neck is painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the my neck.
" Sumakit ang aking leeg dahil buong gabi akong natulog nang nakatagilid ang aking ulo. "
Natural Translation
My neck started hurting because I slept all night with my head tilted to the side.
Literal Translation
Hurt the my neck because whole night I slept tilted the my head.
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