Synonyms of Dangak

Synonyms of dangak are mendongak, menengadah, tengadah, and dongak.

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Meaning of Dangak

A position where the head is tilted upward, specifically the act of *craning* the head so that the face points toward the sky or ceiling. The term refers to a physical posture involving the neck and head region, which is considered likely to cause discomfort or pain if maintained for an extended period.

  • mendongakStandard Indonesian equivalent with a similar meaning.
  • menengadahA more formal synonym in Standard Indonesian.
  • tengadahThe word 'tengadah' has a very similar meaning to 'dangak', which is to lift one's head to look up. This is a standard equivalent in Indonesian.
  • dongakThe word 'dongak' is an informal or more general variant of 'dangak' in Indonesian, often used in daily conversation with the same meaning.