Lason (en. Poison)

la-son

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A substance that can harm or kill the health of a person or animal.
The poison can cause severe damage to the body.
Ang lason ay maaaring magdulot ng matinding pinsala sa katawan.
Anything that causes adverse effects when it enters the body.
There are many poisons in the chemicals used in agriculture.
Maraming mga lason sa mga kemikal na ginamit sa agrikultura.
A substance that disrupts normal metabolic processes in the body.
The poison from the plant alters natural processes in the body.
Ang lason mula sa halaman ay nagbabago ng natural na mga proseso sa katawan.

Etymology

From the word 'laso' meaning cover or wrap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chemical poison
Chemicals with poisonous properties.
lasong kemikal
rat poison
A poison designed to kill rats.
lason ng daga

Related Words

antidote
A substance that removes or negates the effects of poison.
antidote
toxic
Contains poison or has poisonous properties.
toxic

Slang Meanings

An ugly or unattractive person
That's fine, but honestly, he has an ugly vibe.
Ayos lang 'yan, pero sa totoo lang, lason yung dating niya.
Exhausting or demotivating
Those project deadlines are so tiring.
Nakaka-lason yung mga project deadlines na yan.
A bad or toxic situation
The vibe here is so toxic, I don't like it.
Parang lason yung vibe dito, 'di ko gusto.