Kasandatan (en. Tooth)

/ka-san-da-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Refers to a group of activities involved in dental care.
Dental care is essential to maintain the cleanliness of our teeth.
Ang kasandatan ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kalinisan ng ating mga ngipin.
General term for matters related to teeth.
Many diseases can be prevented through proper dental care.
Maraming sakit ang maaaring maiwasan sa pamamagitan ng tamang kasandatan.

Etymology

Root word: 'sanda'; the prefix 'ka-' indicates togetherness or association.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dental care
Practices and methods for caring for teeth.
kasandatang ngipin

Related Words

tooth
The hard structures in the mouth used for chewing.
ngipin
tightness
The condition of teeth being firm and not loose.
higpit

Slang Meanings

a helper or friend
Sure, let's find a kasandatan for our project.
Sige, tara, sabay tayong maghanap ng kasandatan para sa project natin.
a person you know who is a companion
Jay is my kasandatan in basketball, we always play together.
Si Jay ang kasandatan ko sa basketball, lagi kaming naglalaro.