Pangangayayat (en. Emaciation)

/paŋaŋajaˈjat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being excessively thin, usually caused by malnutrition.
Emaciation can lead to other health problems.
Ang pangangayayat ay maaaring magdulot ng iba pang mga problema sa kalusugan.
Removal of fat from the body that causes the bones to become visibly exposed.
The emaciation of his body resulted in low energy and fatigue.
Ang pangangayayat ng kanyang katawan ay naging sanhi ng mababang enerhiya at pagkapagod.
A state where a person has a lower weight than what is normally expected for their height.
Emaciation is a sign that something might be wrong with her health.
Ang pangangayayat ay isang senyales na maaaring may hindi tamang nangyayari sa kanyang kalusugan.

Etymology

The word comes from the root word 'yayat', meaning lack of substance or thinning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

risk of emaciation
A state where the condition of emaciation may pose a threat to health.
panganib ng pangangayayat

Related Words

thin
Root word that refers to the condition of being thin.
yayat
nutrition
Foods and nutrients necessary for the body's health.
nutrisyon

Slang Meanings

Being skinny
His/Her being skinny is becoming concerning.
Ang pangangayayat niya ay nakakabahala na.
Receiving too much stress
Maybe because of his/her weight loss, he/she is full of stress.
Baka dahil sa pangangayayat niya, puno siya ng stress.
Almost becoming 'ugly' (poor appearance) every day
Because of his/her weight loss, he/she looks 'ugly' all the time.
Dahil sa pangangayayat, parang lagi siyang 'chaka'.