Bungaw (en. Stye)

/buŋɯaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition or ailment of the eye that results in swelling and the formation of bumps on the eyelid.

Juan developed a stye on his eye after a few days of lack of sleep.

Si Juan ay nagkaroon ng bungaw sa kanyang mata matapos ang ilang araw ng kakulangan sa tulog.

A bump or swelling on the eyelid caused by infection.

Maria's stye was deemed serious, which is why she was taken to the doctor.

Itinuring na seryoso ang bungaw ni Maria kaya't siya ay dinala sa doktor.

Also refers to the formation of swellings or bumps that may be caused by other conditions.

His eye was splashed with soap and developed a stye as a reaction.

Ang kanyang mata ay nabuhusan ng sabon at nagkaroon ng bungaw bilang reaksyon.

Tagalog language

has a stye

has an ailment or condition in the eye

may bungaw

infection

A condition where microbes cause sickness or swelling in the body.

impeksyon

eye

The organ of sight in humans or animals.

mata

Pain from the stomach, like being poked with a wire.

I think I have a bungaw; my stomach hurts so much.

Parang may bungaw ako, sobrang sakit ng tiyan ko.

It's time to eat because I’m getting hungry.

Wait, I'm getting hungry, I need to eat.

Teka lang, may bungaw na ako, kakain na ako.

So confused that you can't understand what’s being said.

You're saying too much; I'm so lost in your ideas.

Ang dami ng sinasabi mo, parang may bungaw na ako sa mga ideya mo.