Opyum (en. Opium)

/ˈo.pi.ʊm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A substance that comes from poppy seeds used as medicine and as drugs.
The opium is known to be used by some as a cure for disease.
Ang opyum ay kilalang ginagamit ng ilan bilang lunas sa sakit.
A form of narcotics that can cause addiction.
Excessive use of the opium is a health risk.
Ang labis na paggamit ng opyum ay nagdudulot ng panganib sa kalusugan.
Known used in medicine as analgesic.
In hospitals, the opium is used as a medicine for severe illness.
Sa mga ospital, ang opyum ay ginagamit na panggamot para sa matinding sakit.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'opium'

Common Phrases and Expressions

creative opium
a common form of opium used in medicine
mapanlikhang opyum
intoxicating opium
a type of opium that leads to addiction effects
opium na nakalalasing

Related Words

morphine
A compound derived from opium used for pain relief.
morphine
heroin
An illegal drug derived from opium.
heroin

Slang Meanings

Something that takes away fatigue or stress, like 'just chilling'.
When I'm feeling down, I just opyum by chatting with friends.
Pag nalulumbay ako, nagpapa-opyum akong magkwentuhan kasama ang barkada.
Pride in oneself over an achievement.
You have so many awards; you're so opyum because your confidence is sky-high.
Ang dami mong nakuhang awards, parang sobrang opyum mo kasi ang taas ng confidence mo.