Singawan (en. Sore)

/siŋaˈwan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of the body that may have occasional swelling caused by injury or infection.

His sore occurred after playing a game of basketball.

Ang kanyang singawan ay nangyari matapos ang isang laro ng basketball.

Pain or ailment that appears in the body, often referring to muscles or joints.

He has been feeling the soreness in his legs for a long time.

Matagal na niyang nararamdaman ang singawan sa kanyang mga binti.

Itching or pain caused by surfaces that are getting hot.

The doctor said that the soreness is a natural reaction of the body to heat.

Sinabi ng doktor na ang singawan ay natural na reaksyon ng katawan sa init.

Root word: 'singaw' meaning 'steam' or 'puff'.

Having a sore

Indicates the presence of swelling or pain in the body.

May singaw

Sore in the mouth

Presence of sores or blisters inside the mouth.

Singaw sa bibig

steam

The process of energy release from a liquid as steam.

singaw

People use the term 'singawan' to refer to places that are risky or dangerous.

In the ghettos, it's a no-go area for people on the streets because it's dangerous there.

Sa mga ghetto, singawan ang mga tao sa kalye kasi delikado ron.

Sometimes used in the context of releasing heat or pressure, like a 'pressure cooker'.

When you can’t keep your anger in any longer, just let off some steam.

Kapag di mo na kayang itago ang galit mo, singawan ka na lang.