From root: leeg
Usage Note
Leeg-leeg refers to the general area surrounding the neck. It is often used when describing where a physical sensation or skin condition is located on the body.
Examples
" Masakit ang leeg-leeg ko. "
Natural Translation
My neck area hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the neck-area my.
" Masakit ang aking leeg-leeg dahil sa lamig. "
Natural Translation
My neck area hurts because of the cold.
Literal Translation
Painful the my neck-area because of cold.
" Lumitaw ang mga pamamantal sa leeg-leeg ng bata kaya dinala siya agad ng kanyang ina sa doktor. "
Natural Translation
A rash appeared on the child's neck area, so his mother took him to the doctor right away.
Literal Translation
Appeared the plural rash on neck-area of-the child so brought him immediately by the his mother to doctor.
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