Kuhol (en. Snail)

/ku'hol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of mollusk that has a spiral shell and moves slowly.

Snails are commonly found in wet areas.

Ang mga kuhól ay karaniwang matatagpuan sa mga basang lugar.

Often used as food in some cultures.

In some countries, snails are considered a delicacy.

Sa ilang mga bansa, ang kuhól ay tinuturing na delicacy.

Has a soft body and secretes mucus to move easily.

The snail secretes mucus that helps in sliding.

Ang kuhól ay naglalabas ng uhog na tumutulong sa pagdulas.

Originated from the native Tagalog language.

Slow like a snail

Slow in movement or action.

Mabagal na parang kuhól

winkle

A type of mollusk that moves less than the snail.

sagwan

stomach ache or indigestion

I was hit by kuhóls so I can't eat well.

Tinamaan ako ng kuhóls kaya di ako makakain ng mabuti.

out of strength or exhausted

I feel like a kuhól when I wake up, I have no energy left.

Parang kuhól ako pagkagising ko, wala na akong energy.

a debt of gratitude that hasn't been repaid

I am in kuhól with him, he should pay that back.

Naka-kuhól na ako sa kanya, dapat bayaran na niya 'yun.