Nahawan (en. Infected)
/na-ha-wan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being sick due to a virus or bacteria.
He became infected after coming into contact with someone sick.
Nagkaroon siya ng nahawan matapos makipag-ugnayan sa may sakit.
Refers to the opening or loosening of things influenced by the condition.
The clearing of the furniture created more space.
Ang nahawan ng mga kasangkapan ay nagbigay daan sa mas maraming espasyo.
verb
The process of becoming infected or afflicted with illness.
He caught the flu from his friend.
Nahawan siya ng trangkaso mula sa kanyang kaibigan.
Etymology
from the root word 'hawa' meaning 'affected' or 'contaminated'
Common Phrases and Expressions
infected with disease
contracted or carried the disease from another person.
nahawan ng sakit
infected with virus
contracted the virus from another person or object.
nahawaan ng virus
Related Words
hawa
The widespread condition that causes the transfer of infection from one person to another.
hawa
infection
The presence of a pathogen in an organism that causes illness or damage.
impeksyon
Slang Meanings
Fell or tripped
He/she got knocked down by the motorcycle he/she bumped into.
Nakahawaan siya ng nabangga niyang motor.
Caught an illness
He/she caught COVID-19 from his/her friend.
Nakahawaan siya ng COVID-19 mula sa kaibigan niya.