Dagukan (en. Throat)

/daˈɡu.kɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Part of the body between the mouth and esophagus.

Singers take care of their throat to maintain a good voice.

Ang mga singer ay nag-aalaga sa kanilang dagukan upang mapanatili ang magandang boses.

Illness or ailment affecting the throat.

I have a sore throat, so it's hard for me to speak.

May sore throat ako kaya nahihirapan akong magsalita.

Condition of having a swollen throat.

A swollen throat is a sign of infection.

Ang namamagang dagukan ay senyales ng impeksyon.

Tagalog

has a sore throat

when a person has an ailment in their throat or voice

may sakit ang dagukan

take care of the throat

to care for the throat to avoid cough or colds

alagaan ang dagukan

throat

The throat is another term for dagukan that is more commonly used in conversation.

lalamunan

voice

The voice has a direct connection to the health of the throat.

boses

Gambling or betting money on matches of people or animals.

They were gambling earlier in the neighborhood, Juan lost his bet.

Nagdagukan sila kanina sa barangay, talo si Juan sa taya niya.

Pretending or putting on a facade of friendship.

They used to be friends, but they just pretended to get along when he returned to town.

Dati silang magkaibigan, pero nagdagukan na lang sila noong bumalik siya sa bayan.