Lalamunan (en. Throat)

la-la-mu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body that connects from the mouth to the esophagus.
My throat hurts due to a cold.
Masakit ang aking lalamunan dahil sa sipon.
A part of the respiratory system that plays a role in speaking.
Singers need a good throat.
Kailangan ng magandang lalamunan ang mga singer.
The passage for air and food in the human body.
Avoid eating very hot food to prevent hurting the throat.
Iwasan ang pagkain ng sobrang mainit upang hindi masaktan ang lalamunan.

Etymology

root word: lalamun (to swallow)

Common Phrases and Expressions

throat ailments
conditions or illnesses that affect the throat.
mga sakit sa lalamunan
hard to swallow food
due to irritation or pain in the throat.
mahirap lunukin ang pagkain

Related Words

esophagus
The tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
esophagus
throat lining
The outer appearance of the throat.
balat ng lalamunan

Slang Meanings

throat
My throat hurts, it feels like there's ice poured inside!
Ang sakit ng lalamunan ko, parang may buhos na yelo sa loob!
singer-songwriter
Wow, their voice is amazing, it sounds like it belongs to an angel!
Grabe, ang galing ng lalamunan niya, parang may mala-boses na anghel!
lover
There are so many gossip about my lover.
Dami na namang mga tsismis tungkol sa lalamunan ko