Kalamnan (en. Muscle)

/ka.laʔm.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of muscle responsible for the movement of the body.
The muscle in my arm hurts after exercising.
Ang kalamnan sa aking braso ay sumasakit matapos ang ehersisyo.
A muscle that allows movement and contraction.
The leg muscles are important for running.
Ang mga kalamnan ng binti ay mahalaga sa pagtakbo.
The entirety of the tissues that provide strength and support to the body.
The human muscle becomes stronger with the right exercise.
Ang kalamnan ng tao ay nagiging mas malakas sa tamang ehersisyo.

Etymology

from the root word 'kalam'

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart muscle
refers to the muscle of the heart responsible for pumping blood.
kalamnan ng puso

Related Words

muscle (root word)
The root that expresses muscle.
kalaman
exercise
The process of strengthening muscles through physical activity.
pag-eehersisyo

Slang Meanings

grudge
I have a grudge over what he did to me.
Naka-kalamnan ako sa ginawa niya sa akin.
bad attitude
Julie's attitude has really turned bad, it's no longer okay.
Kalamnan na talaga ang ugali ni Julie, hindi na maayos.
annoyance
I’m annoyed by your jokes, they are so out of place.
Kalamnan ako sa iyong mga biro, sobrang wala sa lugar.