Pampahilab (en. Laxative)

/pam-pa-hi-lab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of medicine used to stimulate bowel movements.

He took the laxative to ease his bowel movement.

Tinanggap niya ang pampahilab upang mapadali ang kanyang pagdumi.

Anything that causes contraction of the intestines or stomach.

Laxative foods help people with constipation.

Ang mga pagkaing pampahilab ay nakakatulong sa mga taong may constipasyon.

Root word from 'hilab', which means to cause to contract or to have a feeling of discomfort.

laxative medicine

Medicine that facilitates bowel movements.

pampahilab na gamot

hardship

A condition where a person experiences difficulty in bowel movements.

paghihirap

means something that causes miscarriage

My friend said, 'avoid those things that can cause miscarriage for those who are pregnant.'

Sabi ng kaibigan ko, 'iwasan mo na ang pampahilab para sa mga nakabuntis.'

something that alleviates pain

'This is a pain reliever to help with stomach pain.'

'Pampahilab kasi ito, para mawala ang sakit sa tiyan.'

something that warms up the body

'Drink this, it's a warming agent for your body.'

'Inumin mo 'to, pampahilab kasi makakainit sa katawan.'