Susuhan (en. Breastfeeding)

/suˈsu.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of feeding the infant through the mother's breast.
Breastfeeding is important for the baby's nutrition.
Ang susuhan ay mahalaga para sa nutrisyon ng sanggol.
A natural activity performed during child care.
Breastfeeding not only provides food but also a bond between mother and child.
Ang susuhan ay nagbibigay hindi lamang ng pagkain kundi pati na rin ng koneksyon sa ina at anak.
An important part of the child-rearing process.
Through breastfeeding, infants receive love and attention.
Sa susuhan, nagkakaroon ng kasamang pagmamahal at atensyon ang mga sanggol.

Etymology

Pinagmulan ng salita ay mula sa salitang 'suso' na tumutukoy sa dibdib o bagay na may kaugnayan dito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Breastfeeding
Having an infant latch on and eat from the mother's breast.
Nagsususo

Related Words

breast
Part of a woman's body that contains milk used to feed infants.
suso
breastfeeding
The process of feeding an infant from the breast.
pagpapasuso

Slang Meanings

Lying or exaggerating in a conversation.
Oh man, he's just full of susuhan with what he's saying about that new project!
Hay naku, puro susuhan ang sinasabi niya tungkol sa bagong project na 'yan!
Colluding or engaging in dishonest conversation.
Don't just get involved, there might be some susuhan going on here!
Huwag kang basta makikiusap, baka kasi may susuhan na nangyayari dito!
A person who loves drama or exaggeration.
What’s with her, Carla is at it again, so much susuhan in her story!
Ano ba 'yan, andiyan na naman si Carla, ang daming susuhan sa kwento niya!