Tamlay (en. Dislocation)

/tɑmˈlaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The occurrence of a change in the normal position or arrangement of a part of the body.
He reported having a dislocation in his arm after the accident.
Nakapag-ulat siya ng tamlay sa kanyang braso matapos ang aksidente.
A condition where a bone moves out of its correct position in the joint.
Surgery is needed to restore the dislocation in his knee.
Kailangan ng operasyon upang maibalik ang tamlay ng kanyang tuhod.

Common Phrases and Expressions

correcting dislocation
The process of correcting or remedying a dislocation.
pagtama ng tamlay

Related Words

pain
The condition of experiencing pain or discomfort in body parts affected by dislocation.
pagsasakit
orthopedic
Related to the medical field that deals with conditions of bones and joints.
orthopedic

Slang Meanings

Just wait, I'll handle it for now.
Okay, I'll just take care of it for you.
Sige, tamlay na lang ako sa'yo.
You're moving so slowly!
Wow, you're really slow to act!
Grabe, tamlay ka naman kumilos!
There's no competition against him, always wins!
No one can outdo him, he always wins!
Walang tamlay sa kanya, panalo lagi!
You seem so down today, what happened?
You look really out of it today, what happened?
Parang tamlay na tamlay ka today, anong nangyari?