Bakuna (en. Vaccine)
ba-ku-na
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid or product used to protect the body against diseases.
You need to get vaccinated to avoid measles.
Kailangan mong magpabakuna upang makaiwas sa tigdas.
A method of immunization to boost a person's immunity.
Vaccinations are important in providing protection to children.
Mahalaga ang bakuna sa pagbibigay ng proteksyon sa mga bata.
The process of introducing a vaccine into the body.
Vaccination is conducted at clinics every Monday.
Ang bakunahan ay isinasagawa sa mga klinika tuwing Lunes.
Etymology
from Spanish 'vacuna', meaning 'vaccine'
Common Phrases and Expressions
get vaccinated
the action of receiving a vaccine
magpabakuna
vaccine against COVID-19
specifically for the vaccine that protects against COVID-19
bakuna laban sa COVID-19
Related Words
immunization
The process of strengthening the body's defense system against disease.
immunisasyon
illness
A condition or state of having poor health.
sakit
Slang Meanings
Shot
We need to get the shot for the vaccines.
Kailangan na nating magpa-turok para sa mga bakuna.
Vaccine
They say the vaccines are safe now.
Sabi nila, safe na ang mga vaksin ngayon.
Boosting vaccine
There's no reason to hesitate, that's a boosting vaccine!
Wala ng dahilan para mag-alinlangan, bakunang pampadami na 'yan!
Vaccine brag
That vaccine is so cocky, it seems to have no effect on you.
Yabang ng bakunang 'yan, parang walang epekto sayo.