Pulmunia (en. Pneumonia)
/pulˈmunia/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of lung infection that causes inflammation of the lungs.
He developed pneumonia after being exposed to cold air.
Nagkaroon siya ng pulmunia matapos mahanginan ng malamig na hangin.
Often associated with symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, and high fever.
Pneumonia often brings severe symptoms in children.
Ang pulmunia ay kadalasang nagdadala ng malubhang sintomas sa mga bata.
Can be caused by various microbes such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Pneumonia can be caused by a bacterial infection or a viral infection.
Ang pulmunia ay maaaring sanhi ng bacterial infection o viral infection.
Etymology
From the English word 'pneumonia'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has pneumonia
refers to having a lung infection.
may pulmunia
Related Words
infection
A condition in which the body is infected by a microbe.
impeksyon
fever
A condition characterized by an elevated body temperature often occurring when ill.
lagnat
Slang Meanings
A person who has a headache, or seems like they have a hangover.
Dude, I feel like crap today, my head hurts so much!
Grabe, parang pulmunia ako ngayon, ang sakit ng ulo ko!
A person who is tiring to be around, someone who drains your energy.
Why is it so hard to hang out with Jake? He always feels like a drag.
Bakit ang hirap kasama ni Jake? Parang pulmunia siya lagi.