Igamot (en. Medication)
/iˈɡamot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of remedy or medication used to address an ailment.
The medication given to him was effective for his cough.
Ang igamot na ibinigay sa kanya ay epektibo para sa kanyang ubo.
A method to relieve pain or ailment.
He needs treatment for his illness to recover.
Kailangan ng igamot ang kanyang sakit upang makabawi siya.
A process of healing from an ailment.
The treatment for his condition requires a longer time.
Ang igamot sa kanyang kondisyon ay nangangailangan ng mas mahabang panahon.
Etymology
From the root word 'gamot' meaning cure or medicine.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not self-medicate
Taking medication without a prescription can harm health.
huwag mag-self-medicate
Related Words
medication
The general term for substances used for healing or preventing disease.
gamot
treatment
Processes or methods of treating an illness.
treatment
Slang Meanings
Medicine that is useless
Those medicines are like just a painkiller, they have no effect on my illness.
Parang igamot lang 'yang mga gamot na 'yan, walang epekto sa sakit ko.
Temporary solution
I don't want to just treat the problem, I want a permanent solution.
Ayaw ko nang igamot ang problema, gusto ko ng permanenteng solusyon.
Something to cool down anger
I need something to calm me down so I don't get mad at him.
Kailangan ko ng igamot para hindi ako magalit sa kanya.