Pagluwal (en. Giving birth)

pahg-lu-wal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of childbirth or the emergence of a baby from the womb.
The giving birth of her baby was a joyous moment for her family.
Ang pagluwal ng kanyang sanggol ay naging masaya para sa kanyang pamilya.
The action of removal or emerging of something from a space or container.
The emergence of fire from the stove caused panic among the people.
Ang pagluwal ng apoy mula sa kalan ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.

Etymology

The term 'pagluwal' is derived from the root 'luwal' which means 'to give birth' or 'to birth out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

giving birth to a baby
The process of pregnancy and childbirth of a child.
pagluwal ng sanggol

Related Words

baby
The term for a newly born human.
sanggol
maternity
The state of being a mother, especially the processes and conditions of pregnancy and childbirth.
maternity

Slang Meanings

Vomiting or defecation (slang for vomiting)
He vomited all the food he ate early in the morning.
Naka-pagluwal siya ng lahat ng kinain niya noong madaling araw.
Release of emotions or grievances (figurative)
He needs to express his feelings to feel relief.
Kailangan niya ng pagluwal ng saloobin para makaramdam ng ginhawa.