Pambatok (en. Sore)

/pɐmˈbɐtok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of medicine or treatment used to relieve pain in the head or other parts of the body.

This remedy really helps when you have a headache.

Ang pambatok na ito ay talagang nakakatulong kapag may sakit ka sa ulo.

Referring to a particular part of the body that is painful or needs relief.

I need a remedy for the pain in my neck.

Kailangan ko ng pambatok para sa sakit sa batok ko.

Derived from the word 'batok', meaning the back of the head.

remedy for pain

A medicine or treatment that helps relieve pain.

pambatok sa sakit

back of the head

The back of the head that often shows a painful sensation.

batok

This refers to an unpleasant truth or situation that one must accept.

Oh man, it's really a bitter pill to swallow that I owe him money, but I have to pay.

Naku, tunay na pambatok na ang utang ko sa kanya, pero kailangan kong bayaran.

This means a situation or fact that brings someone back to reality.

You're right, that was definitely a reality check that we need to face the truth.

Tama ka, pambatok talaga yung sinabi mo na dapat nating harapin ang katotohanan.

This refers to an event that serves as a strong reminder or wake-up call.

Breaking my phone was a wake-up call for me to be more careful.

Yung pagkakabasag ng cellphone ko ay pambatok para sa akin na dapat maging maingat.