Kuko (en. Nail)

/'ku.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of the body referring to the hard part that extends from the tip of the finger.

The nail of his thumb is long and well-kept.

Ang kuko ng kanyang hinlalaki ay mahaba at maayos.

A group of nails that can be painted or decorated.

Many people love to color their nails.

Maraming tao ang mahilig magpakulay ng kuku.

Name for a sharp object such as the nail of an animal.

The lion's claw is sharp and dangerous.

Ang kuko ng leon ay matalas at mapanganib.

The term 'kuko' originated from the Spanish word 'uña' meaning finger.

child's nail

Child's nail that needs to be cut because it grows fast.

kuko ng bata

long nail

Nail that has not been cut for a long time.

mahabang kuko

manicure

A process of caring for the nails on the hands.

manicure

pedicure

A process of caring for the nails on the feet.

pedicure

Nail with an impressive look.

Your nails are so cool! They look like something out of a superhero movie!

Ang kuko mo, astig! Parang pang superhero!

Dreams or ambitions that are obviously hard to achieve.

Those things you want to attain are like nails; not everything is easy to grasp.

Yung mga gusto mong makuha, parang kuko lang yan, hindi lahat kaya na mahawakan.

A slang reference to 'fingernail', often used in kid's talk.

Look at my nail, it's like full of life and vibrant!

Tingnan mo, ang ganda ng kuko ko, parang buhay na vibrant!