la
feminine
/ɡaɾˈɣanta/
#1907 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
throat
Word origin
Of expressive or imitative origin, built on the syllable garg- that mimics the sound of the throat. Compare Latin gurges ('whirlpool, gullet').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- garg-
- English cognates
- gargle, gurgle
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralgargantas
Examples
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My throat hurts a lot today.
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He drank water for his dry throat.
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His throat is very bad because of the cold.
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The doctor looked at his throat.
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She sang until her throat lost its voice.
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