Balinganga (en. Sinew)
baling-anga
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body that connects and supports the muscles and bones.
The sinew is important for the movement of our joints.
Ang balinganga ay mahalaga para sa paggalaw ng ating mga kasukasuan.
A tough and elastic part of the body that is usually attached to the muscle.
The tearing of the sinew can cause pain in the knee.
Ang pagkasira ng balinganga ay maaaring magdulot ng sakit sa tuhod.
Refers to ligaments or joints that connect bones.
It takes time for the sinew to heal after an injury.
Kailangan ng oras para gumaling ang balinganga pagkatapos ng pinsala.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'balinganga' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog na tumutukoy sa bahagi ng katawan o kaanyuan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sinew of the body
Refers to the tools or parts that maintain health and strength of the body.
Balinganga ng katawan
Related Words
skeleton
The entire structure of bones in the body of a human or animal.
kalansay
joint
Parts of the body where bones connect and allow movement.
kasukasuan
Slang Meanings
Kid, child.
That kid Toto is such a young one, today's youth really.
Balinganga na 'yang si Toto, ang kabataan talaga ngayon.
Crazy or confused.
He said, 'Oh no, I'm so confused with everything that's happening!'
Sabi niya, 'Hala, ang balinganga ko sa mga nangyayari!'
Annoying or loves to joke around.
You're really such a jokester, always bringing joy.
Ang balinganga mo talaga, palaging nakakadala ng saya.