Patela (en. Kneecap)

pa-te-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small bone located in front of the knee.
He fell and hurt his kneecap.
Nadapa siya at nasaktan ang kanyang patela.
As part of the body, it provides protection to the knee joint.
The kneecap is important for the movement of the leg.
Mahalaga ang patela sa paggalaw ng binti.
A common medical term used to describe conditions that arise in the knee.
The doctor recommended treatment for his kneecap issue.
May rekomendasyon ang doktor upang gamutin ang problema sa kanyang patela.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kneecap of the knee
The bone in front of the knee.
patela ng tuhod

Related Words

knee
The joint between the thigh and leg, where the kneecap is located.
tuhod
ligament
The fibrous tissues that connect bones at a joint.
ligamento

Slang Meanings

A unique behavior or style (slang for someone with a unique way of behaving or styling themselves)
My friend's so patela, her look is always different!
Ang patela ng kaibigan kong 'to, laging iba ang look niya!
Tagalog slang for 'risking one's life' (slang for something that is risky or dangerous)
Our project is patela, but we are still having fun.
Yung project namin, patela na, pero enjoy pa rin kami.