Kuwarentenas (en. Quarantine)

kwah-ren-te-nas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A period of separation or prevention of disease spread.

We need quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus.

Kailangan namin ng kuwarentenas upang mapigilan ang paglaganap ng virus.

A circumstance or situation where a person is isolated from others to ensure their safety.

Quarantine was imposed on travelers from other countries.

Ipinataw ang kuwarentenas sa mga naglalakbay mula sa ibang bansa.

A measure commonly implemented during an epidemic.

Many people are in quarantine in their homes.

Maraming mga tao ang nasa kuwarentenas sa kanilang mga tahanan.

From the Spanish word 'cuarentena' meaning 'forty days'.

home quarantine

measures implemented where a person must stay inside their home

kuwarentenas sa bahay

quarantine was implemented

the issuance of an official order to establish quarantine

ipinatupad ang kuwarentenas

epidemic

An outbreak of disease affecting many.

epidemiya

isolation

The process of separating a person or animal from others in treatments.

isolasyon

Quarantine

The quarantine feels like being locked up at home.

Ang kuwarentenas ay parang nakulong sa bahay.

Stay-at-home vibes

Now, I'm just in 'quarantine', chilling at home.

Ngayon, 'kuwarentenas' na lang ako, chill lang sa bahay.

Boredom from isolation

I'm tired of the quarantine; usually, I just do nothing but watch Netflix.

Sawa na ako sa kuwarentenas, usually walang ginawa kundi mag Netflix.

Social distancing

It's quarantine because you're not allowed to go out and meet people.

Kuwarantenas kasi bawal na lumabas at makipagkita.