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cough in Indonesian

cough in Indonesian is batuk — cough means to force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

cough in Indonesian

batuk
noun
batuk
verb
Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

What does "cough" mean?

  1. verb To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
    "He coughed all night because of his cold."
  2. verb Informal, often "cough up": to hand over money or information reluctantly.
    "He finally coughed up the cash he owed."
  3. noun The act or sound of coughing, or a condition that causes repeated coughing.
    "That cough sounds like it needs a doctor's attention."
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cough in a sentence

  • He coughed all night because of his cold.
  • She coughed into her elbow to avoid spreading germs.
  • He finally coughed up the cash he owed.
  • After hours of questioning, the suspect coughed up the truth.

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What is "cough" in Indonesian?

"cough" in Indonesian is batuk. cough means: To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

How do you use "cough" in a sentence?

Example: "He coughed all night because of his cold." In Indonesian, "cough" is batuk.

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