Bulwang (en. Belly)
/bul.wang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body in the middle, where the stomach is located.
His belly hurt after he ate too much.
Sumakit ang kanyang bulwang matapos siyang kumain ng marami.
Also refers to parts of the body or organs near the stomach.
His belly was full of gas, so he was belching.
Ang kanyang bulwang ay puno ng hangin kaya siya ay bumibayo.
An expression referring to excessive eating and being full.
After the feast, my belly felt like it would burst.
Matapos ang salo-salo, ang aking bulwang ay tila sasabog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stomach ache
indicates pain in the stomach or gas.
masakit ang bulwang
big belly
indicates that a person has a large stomach.
malaki ang bulwang
Related Words
gas
A condition where the stomach is full of gas, causing pain or discomfort.
kabag
hair
Elongated fibers that grow on the human body, including areas of the belly.
buhok
Slang Meanings
A lack of response or communication.
He acts like a total mute when it comes to conversations.
Parang bulwang na siya pagdating sa mga usapan.
Complete failure or collapse of plans.
Our project is totally a flop, there's nothing we can do.
Yung project namin, bulwang na talaga, wala na kaming magawa.
A situation that is pointless or unbelievable.
It's funny that everything that happened was just absurd.
Nakakatawa na bulwang lang ang lahat ng nangyari.