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How do you say leg in Tagalog?

"Leg" in Tagalog can be said in a few ways, depending on the context:

General term for "leg":

* Binti (pronounced bin-tee) - This is the most common and general term for "leg."

More specific terms:

* Hita (pronounced hee-ta) - This refers specifically to the thigh.

* Tuhod (pronounced too-hod) - This refers specifically to the knee.

* Baka (pronounced ba-ka) - This refers specifically to the calf.

* Talampakan (pronounced ta-lam-pa-kan) - This refers specifically to the sole of the foot.

Example sentences:

* "Ang binti ko ay masakit." (My leg hurts.)

* "Ang hita niya ay malaki." (His thigh is big.)

* "Napa-upo siya sa tuhod niya." (He sat down on his knees.)

* "Ang baka ng sapatos ay sira." (The calf of the shoe is broken.)

* "Ang talampakan ko ay namamanhid." (My sole is numb.)

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