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!