Pagkalula (en. Conception)
/pag-ka-lu-la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of the union of sperm and egg to form an embryo.
Conception is an important part of the pregnancy process.
Ang pagkalula ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng proseso ng pagbubuntis.
The condition of being pregnant or gestation.
When conception occurs, a woman becomes pregnant.
Kapag naganap ang pagkalula, ang isang babae ay nagiging buntis.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'lula' which means a sign of pregnancy or the state of carrying a baby.
Common Phrases and Expressions
impregnated
Because of conception, a woman has become pregnant.
nakabuntis
Related Words
pregnant
A woman carrying a baby in her womb.
buntis
birth
The process of a baby exiting the womb.
pagsilang
Slang Meanings
Belly ache due to diarrhea
Juan said, 'My stomach hurts, it's like I'm having a bellyache!'
Sabi ni Juan, 'Ang sakit ng tiyan ko, parang pagkalula eh!'
Dizziness or sickness from overeating
I overate, that's why I felt dizzy last night.
Napasobra ako sa kain, kaya nagpagkalula ako noong nakaraang gabi.
Feeling like the surroundings are spinning
I experienced dizziness after riding the rides.
Naka-experience ako ng pagkalula pagkatapos sumakay sa rides.