Pulikat (en. Cramp)

pu-li-kat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden painful contraction of a muscle.
I felt a cramp in my leg while I was sleeping.
Naramdaman ko ang pulikat sa aking binti habang ako'y natutulog.
A well-known pain caused by the lack of use of a muscle.
Cramps often occur in athletes after intense training.
Madalas mangyari ang pulikat sa mga atleta pagkatapos ng matinding pagsasanay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cramp at night
Cramp experienced at night while sleeping.
pulikat sa gabi

Related Words

pain
A common term referring to any kind of injury or ailment.
sakit
muscle
The part of the body responsible for movement.
kalamnan

Slang Meanings

That uncontrollable cramping or tightness of muscles.
Damn, I got a cramp while sleeping!
Grabe, nag-pulikat ako habang natutulog!
Tightening of the legs that makes it hard to move.
I need to stretch because my cramp hurts.
Kailangan ko ng stretch, kasi ang sakit ng pulikat ko.
A pain usually caused by prolonged sitting or standing.
It's okay, just a cramp, you might just need a break.
Ayos lang yan, pulikat lang, baka kailangan mo lang ng pahinga.