Sunogsaaraw (en. Sunburn)

/suˈnoɡ saˈraw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen, and painful due to excessive exposure to the sun.
I got a sunburn at the beach, and now my skin hurts.
Nakapag-sunogsaaraw ako sa beach at ngayon ay masakit ang aking balat.
The damage to the skin caused by the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Sunburn causes skin dryness in the long run.
Ang sunogsaaraw ay nagdudulot ng pagkatuyot ng balat sa katagalan.

Etymology

Combined words 'burn' and 'sun'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Prevent sunburn
Taking steps to avoid getting sunburned.
Maiwasan ang sunogsaaraw
Apply sunscreen to avoid sunburn
Using sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun.
Maglagay ng sunscreen para mahiwasan ang sunogsaaraw

Related Words

sunscreen
A product used to protect the skin from sun rays.
sunscreen
UV rays
Rays from the sun that can cause sunburn.
UV rays

Slang Meanings

Walking without a care, or like burnt under the heat of the sun.
Damn, even at 2 PM, I was burnt under the sun earlier.
Grabe, kahit alas-dos na, sunogsaaraw pa rin ako sa labas kanina.
Intense sweat or exhaustion from the heat of the sun.
I look burnt after carrying heavy stuff outside.
Sunogsaaraw ang tsura ko pagkatapos magbuhat ng mabigat sa labas.
Because of the extreme heat, it's like my skin got sunburned.
I got so burnt at the beach; I can't sit properly anymore.
Sobra akong sunogsaaraw sa beach, hindi na ako makaupo ng maayos.