Lukanot (en. Bruised)

/luːkɑːnɔt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where the skin is wounded, red, or itchy.
He got a bruise on his arm after being hit by the ball.
Nagkaroon siya ng lukanot sa kanyang braso matapos matamaan ng bola.
A type of injury causing pain and discoloration on the skin.
His bruise is showing that he was not careful enough.
Ang kanyang lukanot ay lumalabas na hindi siya masyadong nag-iingat.

Etymology

Tagalog, from the word 'luka' meaning wound and 'not' used in context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bruised
sustained an injury to the skin
may lukanot

Related Words

wound
This is a general term for any type of injury to the skin.
sugat
inflammation
A condition where a part of the body is swollen and becomes painful.
pamamaga

Slang Meanings

Peeking or looking without being seen.
He fell into the lukanot while peeking outside the window.
Nakahulog siya sa lukanot habang nagmamasid sa labas ng bintana.
Entering quietly or unnoticed.
He lukanot just inside the room without knowing he was there.
Lukanot lang siya sa loob ng kwarto nang hindi niya alam na andun siya.