Plema (en. Sputum)

ˈplɛ.mə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A fluid expelled from the lungs or airways, often mixed with saliva.

Phlegm is often noticed during coughing or lung illness.

Ang plema ay madalas na napapansin kapag may ubo o sakit sa baga.

Phlegm can be a sign of infection or other health conditions.

A doctor should be consulted if there is constant phlegm with a cold.

Dapat magpatingin sa doktor kung laging may plema na kasama ng sipon.

Tagalog

Coughing up phlegm

The expulsion of phlegm from the body through coughing or spitting.

Pagsuka ng plema

cough

A natural reaction of the body to irritation in the airways.

ubo

cold

The discharge of fluid from the nose often occurring with a cough.

sipon

Excessive saliva or mucus coming out from the mouth.

I have so much phlegm, it’s like I only have a cough left.

Ang dami ng plema ko, parang ubo na nga lang ang natira.

A term referring to someone lazy who does nothing but sit.

Wow, you’re so lazy, just sitting all day.

Aba, ang plema mo naman, buong araw na lang nakaupo.