Sungaba (en. Bite)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of wound caused by the attack of an animal or person using teeth.
He got the bite from the snake while walking in the forest.
Nakuha niya ang sungaba mula sa ahas habang siya ay naglalakad sa gubat.
The active action of tearing or touching the skin with teeth.
Sometimes, children play and accidentally get bites on their fingers.
Minsan, ang mga bata ay naglalaro at hindi naiwasang magkaroon ng sungaba sa kanilang mga daliri.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the skin broke from the bite
had a wound due to the bite
nabasag ang balat sa kagat

Related Words

bite
An active action or result of tearing the skin with teeth.
kagat

Slang Meanings

Quickly running out of energy or strength.
I feel like I'm sungaba when I exercise; my body just can't anymore!
Parang sungaba ako pag nag-exercise, ayaw na ng katawan ko!
Exhausted and reluctant to get up.
I'm sungaba, I don't want to work anymore.
Sungaba lang ako, ayaw ko nang magtrabaho.
Lost interest in activities.
I feel sungaba about my hobbies now, there's no thrill.
Parang sungaba na ako sa mga hobbies ko, wala nang thrill.