Bukungbukong (en. Ankle)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Part of the human body located between the leg and foot.

He injured his ankle while walking.

Nasaktan ang kanyang bukungbukong habang naglalakad.

It provides support for the movement of the foot.

The ankle is important for our balance.

Mahalaga ang bukungbukong sa ating balanse.

Having a swelling or lump in the ankle.

There is swelling in his ankle due to injury.

Mayroong pamamaga sa kanyang bukungbukong dahil sa pinsala.

rest the ankle

Rest or avoid excessive use of the ankle.

magpahinga sa bukungbukong

ankle pain

Experiencing pain in the ankle.

masakit ang bukungbukong

leg

Part of the body above the ankle.

binti

foot

Part of the body below the ankle.

paa

Feeling light-headed or flighty

You’re like 'bukungbukong', you can stand easily but feel like the wind!

Parang bukungbukong ka lang, madali kang tumayo pero parang hangin!

Being playful or restless

Wow, that kid is so 'bukungbukong', he runs so fast!

Hala, ang bukungbukong ng bata, ang bilis tumakbo!

Very easy-going or chill

He’s just chill, like 'bukungbukong' in life.

Chill lang siya, parang bukungbukong sa buhay.