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How to say “Waist / lower back” in Khmer

ចង្កេះ
changkes
Pronunciation (IPA): /cɑŋkɛːh/
Word by word: waist
💡 ចង្កេះ (changkes) covers the waist and lower-back region. Tourists who have spent a day walking Angkor Wat frequently ask for focus here. Gesture to the area for clarity.

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