Tigdas (en. Measles)

tigdas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A contagious disease caused by a virus with high infectiveness.
Measles can cause complications if not addressed promptly.
Ang tigdas ay maaaring magdulot ng komplikasyon kung hindi maagapan.
Commonly described as a childhood disease that includes rashes.
As parents, it is important to vaccinate your children against measles.
Bilang magulang, mahalagang ipabakuna ang inyong mga anak laban sa tigdas.
An illness that is transmitted from one person to another through the air.
Measles spreads quickly in places that do not have vaccinations.
Mabilis na kumakalat ang tigdas sa mga lugar na hindi nagkakaroon ng bakuna.

Etymology

From the word 'tigdas' referring to a contagious disease.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Preventing measles
Steps to avoid contracting measles.
Iwas tigdas

Related Words

vaccine
A type of protection against various diseases, including measles.
bakuna
disease
A condition that is unhealthy or abnormal, which can cause distress to a person.
sakit

Slang Meanings

Red spots on the body (pimples) due to measles.
Wow, I have so many rashes, my face looks so high-maintenance right now!
Grabe, ang dami ng tigdas ko, parang ang arte ng mukha ko ngayon!
An illness that shouldn't be taken lightly.
I used to ignore my measles, but now I'm kind of worried.
Dati di ko pinansin ang tigdas ko, ngayon parang nag-aalala ako.
A situation that's very stressful, like an outbreak.
The competition at school is crazy, it's like an outbreak with so many starting!
Ang labanan sa school, grabe, parang tigdas na ang daming nagsisimula.