Bitamina (en. Vitamin)

/biˈta.mi.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An organic molecule required by the body in small amounts for normal metabolism and health.
Vitamin C is essential for skin health.
Ang bitamina C ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng balat.
A group of compounds that help maintain proper body function.
Many people take vitamin supplements.
Maraming tao ang kumukuha ng mga suplementong bitamina.
Provides support for various body processes like growth and disease response.
Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption in bones.
Ang bitamina D ay tumutulong sa pagsasagaw ng calcium sa buto.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'vitamin', which comes from the Latin vita (life) + amine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vitamins needed by the body
Vitamins that are important for improving health.
bitamina na kailangan ng katawan
complete vitamins
Vitamins that contain all the necessary elements for the body.
kumpletong bitamina

Related Words

supplement
Products that contain vitamins and minerals typically taken to improve health.
suplemento
mineral
Inorganic elements required by the body for proper operation.
mineral

Slang Meanings

Nutrients or substances needed for health
I need vitamins to stay healthy at work.
Kailangan ko ng bitamina para maging healthy sa trabaho.
Medicines that strengthen the body or general health.
I started taking vitamins to avoid getting sick easily.
Nagsimula na akong uminom ng mga bitamina para hindi madaling magkasakit.
Commonly refers to strengthening the immune system.
I need vitamins to boost my immune system!
Kailangan ko ng bitamina para lumakas ang immune system ko!