Lumbang (en. Decay)

/lumˈbaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Tooth condition that has worsened due to decay.

Because of the decay, the child needs to be taken to the dentist.

Dahil sa lumbang, kailangan nang dalhin sa dentista ang bata.

Existing dental problem caused by bacteria.

Proper oral hygiene is important to avoid decay.

Mahalaga ang wastong oral hygiene upang maiwasan ang lumbang.

Has decay in the tooth

Means there is decay or sickness in the tooth.

May lumbang sa ngipin

tooth

A term referring to the part of the body that protrudes from our mouths and is used for chewing.

ngipin

dentist

A professional who works in the field of dental care.

dentista

Bruise (tear) on the body

There's a bruise on the side of the road, looks like it was hit by a vehicle.

Nasa tabi ng kalsada yung lumbang, mukhang tinamaan ng sasakyan.

Wound or bruise

In the middle of the day, I noticed the bruise on my hand.

Tanghaling tapat, napansin ko yung lumbang sa kamay ko.

Accident or mishap

He has injuries due to a motorcycle accident.

Naka-lumbang siya dahil sa pagkakaaksidente sa motor.