Katawan (en. Body)

ka-ta-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The entirety of a physical form of a person or animal.
The human body has many parts.
Ang katawan ng tao ay may maraming bahagi.
The material part that contains organs and systems.
The body maintains essential systems like circulation.
Ang katawan ay nagpapanatili ng mga pangunahing sistema tulad ng sirkulasyon.
Reflects the health status of an individual.
His body is in good condition despite the illness.
Mahusay ang katawan niya sa kabila ng sakit.

Etymology

Refers to the entirety of a person or animal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human body
Refers to the physical form of a human.
katawan ng tao
in good health
Free of illness or feeling unwell.
mabuti ang katawan

Related Words

health
Refers to the state of health of a person.
kalusugan
physical
Relates to the body or the wealth of material things.
pisikal

Slang Meanings

body
Wow, you’re so tall, like a basketball player!
Grabe, ang taas ng katawan mo, parang basketball player!
a body that you neglect for life
My body feels like something I’ve neglected for life.
Yung katawan ko, parang habang-buhay na pinabayaan.
to show off your body
Before going to the mall, I should show off my body.
Bago mag-mall, dapat mag-pabibo na katawan ako.
able body
No matter what it takes, I can do it, my body can handle it!
Kahit anong gawin, kaya ko, kaya ito ng katawan ko!