Sapatilyahan (en. Shoulder)

suh-pah-tee-lee-hahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Name for the part of the body that leans on the neck, commonly shown in the movements of the arms.
The shoulder is important in the movement of our arms.
Ang sapatilyahan ay mahalaga sa paggalaw ng ating mga braso.
Means the shoulder or the surface of the hand that helps in forming movements.
The shoulder serves as support to our body while exercising.
Ang sapatilyahan ay nagsisilbing suporta sa ating katawan habang nag-eehersisyo.
Can refer to the aspect of the body connected to the primary movements of a person.
The shoulder of an athlete needs to be strong and stable.
Ang sapatilyahan ng isang atleta ay kailangan maging malakas at matatag.

Etymology

This refers to the origin of the word 'sapatilya', which means something related to the side or edge. 'Sapatilyahan' can refer to a part or aspect of the body like the shoulder or elbow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shoulder of the body
Refers to the parts that provide support to other parts of the body.
sapatilyahan ng katawan

Related Words

shoulder
The leading part of the body that helps in the movement of the arms.
sapatilya

Slang Meanings

A group of liars
Those in that group are just sapatilyahan, all about scamming.
Yung mga nasa grupo na yan, sapatilyahan lang, puro kotongan.
A group of friends who only joke around
We are a sapatilyahan at school, it's fun because it's all laughter.
Sapatilyahan kami sa school, ang saya kasi puro tawanan.