Balakubak (en. Dandruff)

/ba.la.ku.bak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A skin condition resulting in white flakes from the scalp.

He has dandruff affecting his scalp.

Siya ay may balakubak na nakakaapekto sa kanyang anit.

The white flakes that can be seen in hair or clothing.

Dandruff can be seen on his black jacket.

Makikita ang balakubak sa kanyang itim na jacket.

Native Filipino word

treatment for dandruff

Ways to remove dandruff from the scalp.

paggamot sa balakubak

skin

The outer part of the body, including the scalp.

balat

oil

A product that can be used to keep the scalp moisturized.

langis

dandruff

I have so much dandruff, it's like snow on my hair.

Ang dami kong balakubak, parang snow sa buhok ko.

scaly skin

My skin is so dry, just these scale-like flakes are left.

Sobrang tuyo na ng balat ko, mga balakubak na lang ang natira.