Bituka (en. Intestines)
bi-tu-ka
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body of a human or animal that connects the stomach and the anus.
The intestines are essential for the digestion process.
Ang bituka ay mahalaga sa proseso ng pagtunaw.
Metaphorical meaning referring to a person's courage or determination.
You need to have guts to face life's challenges.
Kailangang mayroon kang bituka upang harapin ang mga pagsubok sa buhay.
Etymology
Derived from the Tagalog word meaning 'guts' or 'intestines'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guts of the world
The inner nature or core of things.
bituka ng mundo
Related Words
stomach
The part of the body where digestion occurs before the intestines.
sikmura
Slang Meanings
Belly or stomach, often used when very hungry.
Damn, my belly hurts, I feel like eating anything!
Grabe, ang sakit ng bituka ko, parang gusto kong kumain ng kahit ano!
In pain or confused, sometimes used to describe what one is going through.
I feel like I'm in the belly of the problem right now, it's hard to find a solution.
Para akong nasa bituka ng problema ngayon, ang hirap makahanap ng solusyon.