Kagaw (en. Bacteria)

kah-gah-w

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of microscopic organism that can cause disease.
Many germs can be found in contaminated water.
Maraming kagaw ang matatagpuan sa kontaminadong tubig.
Cells or parts of an organism that carry infection.
Germs have the ability to enter the human body.
Ang kagaw ay may kakayahang makapasok sa katawan ng tao.
Microbes that cause diseases in humans or animals.
Proper sanitation is needed to prevent germs from entering.
Kailangan ng wastong kalinisan upang walang mga kagaw na makapasok.

Etymology

Root word: gawa (to make, do)

Common Phrases and Expressions

germs of disease
Germs that cause diseases.
kagaw ng sakit
airborne germs
Germs that disrupt and cause diseases through the air.
mga kagaw sa hangin

Related Words

infection
The process of germs entering and spreading in the body.
impeksiyon
vaccination
The process of administering a vaccine to prevent diseases caused by germs.
vaksinasyon

Slang Meanings

Very beautiful or attractive person.
That person is so attractive, they look like a celebrity!
Ang layo ng kagaw na ‘yan, parang artista!
According to the youth, it's a sign of being youthful.
He really wants to be youthful, always smiling and happy.
Gusto niya talagang mag-kagaw, laging nakangiti at masaya.