Hilabo (en. Wrist)
hee-lah-boh
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body located between the hand and the arm.
His wrist was injured when he fell.
Nasugatan ang kanyang hilabo nang mahulog siya.
Also refers to the action of rotating the hand in that area.
I need to rotate my wrist to relieve the pain.
Kailangan kong ikutin ang hilabo ko para ma-relieve ang sakit.
Etymology
This comes from the word 'hilab,' which means 'pain' or 'discomfort.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Pain in the wrist
Pain felt in the wrist.
Hilabot sa hilabo
Related Words
hand
The part of the body where the wrist is attached.
kamay
Slang Meanings
An extraordinary skill or ability
Wow, the guy is hilabo at the game, no one can beat him!
Grabe, ang hilabo ng tropa sa laro, walang makatalo sa kanya!
Extremely happy or joyful
I'm hilabo with the gifts I received!
Hilabo ang saya ko sa mga natanggap kong gifts!
Cool or awesome
Your new jacket is hilabo!
Ang hilabo ng bagong jacket mo!