Kardyak (en. Cardiac)

/kar-'dyak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to the heart or cardiovascular system.
Cardiac disease is one of the leading causes of death.
Ang kardyak na sakit ay isa sa mga pangunahing sanhi ng kamatayan.
Associated with the functions of the heart.
Cardiac testing is necessary for patients with heart disease symptoms.
Kinakailangan ang kardyak na pagsubok para sa mga pasyenteng may sintomas ng sakit sa puso.

Etymology

Greek (from 'kardia' meaning heart)

Common Phrases and Expressions

cardiac arrest
A condition where the heart stops beating.
kardyak arrest

Related Words

cardiologist
A specialist in diseases and problems of the heart.
kardiyologo
cardiovascular
Related to the heart and blood vessels.
kardiyobaskyular

Slang Meanings

Super happiness or joy.
When I saw her, I felt 'kardyak' from so much happiness!
Nang makita ko siya, parang 'kardyak' ako sa sobrang saya!
Crazy or totally mind-blowing.
That news is really 'kardyak', I don't know what to think!
Yung balita na yun, 'kardyak' talaga, hindi ko alam kung ano ang iisipin!