Punggusan (en. Contusion)

/puŋˈɡuːsan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of wound caused by direct impact with a hard object.

He got a contusion on his arm after the accident.

Nagkaroon siya ng punggusan sa braso matapos ang aksidente.

A contusion can appear as redness or swelling in the affected area of the body.

The contusion on his leg is causing pain.

Ang punggusan sa kanyang binti ay nagdudulot ng kirot.

Usually not a serious injury but still requires proper care.

The contusion should be checked to ensure no other injuries.

Dapat suriin ang punggusan upang matiyak na walang ibang pinsala.

from the word 'punggus' meaning arm or other body part.

having a contusion

that brings about a wound caused by impact.

may punggusan

wound

A general term for injury to the skin or part of the body.

sugat

swelling

A condition where a part of the body is swollen or inflamed.

pamamaga

Willing to give in or surrender to a situation, often implying fear or cowardice.

Oh no, I'll just give in; I have no fight against them.

Naku, punggusan na lang ako, wala na akong laban sa kanila.

Giving up on love or a relationship out of fear of getting hurt.

Because of what happened, he decided to just give up their relationship.

Dahil sa mga nangyari, nagdesisyon na lang siyang punggusan ang kanilang relasyon.