Pagkapilay (en. Sprain)

pag-ka-pi-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of having an injury to a joint or muscle that causes difficulty in movement.
He suffered a sprain while playing basketball.
Nagdusa siya ng pagkapilay habang naglalaro ng basketball.
A type of injury that results when ligaments are strained or torn.
A sprain can occur in any part of the body involved in movement.
Ang pagkapilay ay maaaring mangyari sa anumang bahagi ng katawan na kasangkot sa paggalaw.
The condition or state of a person who is limping.
The sprain caused a significant disruption to his daily activities.
Ang pagkapilay ay nagdulot ng malaking abala sa kanyang araw-araw na gawain.

Etymology

Root word: 'pilay' meaning injured or disabled in movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

had a sprain
experienced an injury causing difficulty in movement
nagkaroon ng pagkapilay

Related Words

limping
A condition where a person has a problem with their movement due to an injury.
pilay

Slang Meanings

lost comfort
After the accident, he/she struggled to walk, it was like he/she got a sprain.
Pagkatapos ng aksidente, todo ang hirap niya sa paglakad, parang nagkapilay na siya.
sprained
The doctor said I just sprained it, but it still hurts!
Sabi ng doktor, napilayan lang ako, pero masakit pa rin!
hit by bad vibes
No matter what I do, it feels like I'm in pain due to problems.
Kahit anong gawin ko, parang kasalukuyan akong nagkapilay sa mga problema.