Tikan (en. Tapeworm)

/ˈtikan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of parasitic worm found in the intestines of humans and animals.

The tapeworm can cause health problems in humans.

Ang tikan ay maaaring magdulot ng mga problemang pangkalusugan sa tao.

A common name for worms related to the cestodes family.

A thorough examination is needed to determine if the patient has a tapeworm.

Kailangan ng masusing pagsusuri upang matukoy kung may tikan ang pasyente.

Sometimes used metaphorically as a symbol of doubt or fear.

His words seemed to have a tapeworm, filled with doubt and hesitation.

Ang kanyang mga salita ay tila may tikan, puno ng pagdududa at pag-aalinlangan.

Derived from the word 'tik' meaning 'to wait' or 'to hasten', rooted in native languages.

tapeworm in the intestines

A condition caused by having a tapeworm in the body.

tikan sa bituka

tapeworm removal

The process of removing a tapeworm from the body.

alis-tikan

cestodes

A family of parasitic worms that include tapeworms.

cestodes

parasite

An organism that lives on or in another organism and takes its nutrients.

parasite

Having an interest or attraction to someone.

I have a crush on her; she looks so beautiful.

May tikan ako sa kanya, parang ang ganda-ganda niya.

Having a fleeting infatuation or admiration that is not serious.

He said it was just a crush, there’s no seriousness.

Sabi niya, tikan lang daw yun, wala namang seriousness.

Often used to describe young people who like each other.

Marco and her have a crush; they’re super sweet!

Sila ni Marco may tikan, super sweet pa!