Bakaw (en. Bacterial disease)

ba-kaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A disease in animals, often in domestic animals, caused by bacteria.
The bakaw can affect sheep and cattle.
Ang bakaw ay maaaring makaapekto sa mga tupa at baka.
It presents symptoms such as fever and inflammation.
The symptoms of bakaw are observable in infected animals.
Ang mga sintomas ng bakaw ay makikita sa mga nahawaang hayop.
Bakaw can be contracted by handling infected animals.
Farmers should be careful not to contract bakaw.
Ang mga magsasaka ay dapat mag-ingat upang hindi mahawa ng bakaw.

Etymology

Related to the word 'bako' referring to a disease caused by a parasite.

Common Phrases and Expressions

increased bakaw cases
the cases of bakaw have risen
umakyat ang bakaw

Related Words

bacteria
Microbes that cause diseases.
bacteria
fever
A symptom often associated with infections.
lagnat

Slang Meanings

Refusal or opposition to something
That's a no-go, I won't allow that.
Bakaw na 'yan, di ko 'yan papayagan.
A serious refusal as if really hates it
He said he's totally against that discussion.
Sabi niya, bakaw siya sa ganung usapan.
To reduce what’s being said, as if it's a painful topic
There he goes again, dodging the questions!
Ayan na naman siya, bakaw sa mga tanong!