Paralitiko (en. Paralytic)

pa-ra-li-ti-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person affected by paralysis, resulting in loss of movement ability.
The paralytic person requires special care.
Ang paralitiko ay nangangailangan ng espesyal na pangangalaga.
Indicates the condition of having paralysis.
The paralytic has difficulty moving and acting.
Ang paralitiko ay nahihirapang kumilos at makakilos.
May refer to something that is motionless or inactive.
Paralytics are often identified by their condition.
Ang mga paralitiko ay kadalasang kinikilala sa kanilang katayuan.

Etymology

derived from the word 'paralysis' meaning incapacity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

paralytic in the body
a condition where parts of the body are unable to move.
paralitiko sa katawan

Related Words

paralyzed
a person or thing that is unable to move due to paralysis.
paralisado
disability
having a lack of ability in physical movement.
kapansanan

Slang Meanings

A person who is always a burden or lacks contribution to others.
My sibling who is 'paralitiko' doesn't contribute anything at home, just complains all the time.
Ang kapatid kong paralitiko ay wala namang ambag sa bahay, puro lang siya reklamo.
A person or friend who doesn’t do much, just chilling all the time.
Mark doesn’t want to be 'paralitiko', he wants to be productive even on weekends.
Ayaw ni Mark na maging paralitiko, gusto niyang maging produktibo kahit weekend.