Tsekan (en. Choke)

/tʃe.kɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition where a person cannot breathe properly due to an obstruction in the throat or airway.

Choking can cause injury or death if not treated immediately.

Ang tsekan ay maaaring maging sanhi ng pagkasugat o kamatayan kung hindi agad magagamot.

A way of restricting breath, often occurring while eating quickly.

When he was too eager to eat, he didn't notice that he was choking.

Nang natakam siya sa pagkain, hindi niya namamalayan na siya ay nag-tsekan.

The word 'tsekan' comes from the word 'choke' in English meaning to restrict breath.

Slowly, you might choke.

Be cautious, as it could cause choking.

Dahan-dahan, baka magtsekan ka.

choking victim

A person experiencing choking or panicking due to lack of air.

nanghihirang

rescue

The action taken to save someone from choking.

pagsagip

An explosion of sound or scream.

Wow, the tsekan of the people at the concert! It sounded like they were fighting!

Grabe, ang tsekan ng mga tao sa concert! Parang nag-aaway!

Rejection or disagreement.

There's a tsekan on your plans, bro. People aren't interested.

Tsekan sa mga plano mo, bro. Walang gana mga tao.

A celebration or big party.

There's a tsekan at Kristine's house, so many people!

Tsekan sa bahay ni Kristine, dami ng tao!