Sel (en. Cell)

/sel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small unit of life that makes up all organisms.
Cells are considered the basic unit of life.
Ang mga selula ay itinuturing na batayang yunit ng buhay.
A part of a structure created inside a cell that can contain other things.
Each cell contains organelles that have specific functions.
Ang bawat sel ay naglalaman ng mga organelles na may kanya-kanyang tungkulin.
A unit of electricity that contains chemicals that produce electricity.
The battery is made up of many cells that work together to generate power.
Ang baterya ay binubuo ng maraming mga selula na nagtutulungan para makabuo ng kuryente.

Etymology

Ingles na 'cell'

Common Phrases and Expressions

blood cell
A type of cell that makes up blood.
selula ng dugo
nerve cell
A cell that transmits signals in the body.
selula ng nerve

Related Words

biology
The study of living organisms and their interactions.
biolohiya
electricity
A form of energy resulting from the movement of electrons.
kuryente

Slang Meanings

A term used among friends or peers meaning 'let's go' or 'okay'.
Let's sel, let's go play!
Sel na tayo, tara na sa laro!
A shorthand for 'thank you' in a more casual way.
Thanks for your help, bro!
Sel sa tulong mo, bro!
Often used as a greeting among friends, like saying 'what's up?'.
What's sel, how are you?
Sel lang, kamusta?