Uko (en. Bone)

oo-koh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Part of the body of a human or animal that is hard and forms the framework of the body.

The bones in our body provide support and protection.

Ang mga buto sa ating katawan ay nagbibigay ng suporta at proteksyon.

The nature of a hard object that resembles bone.

Some of these materials have properties resembling bone.

Ang ilan sa mga materyales na ito ay may katangian na parang buto.

From the Spanish word 'hueso' meaning bone.

with bone

a statement indicating that something has substance, like food with bones.

may buto

bone

Another word for 'uko' commonly used in contexts of the body.

butong

butt

My butt hurts so much, it feels like it’s about to explode!

Ang sakit ng uko ko, parang gusto nang sumabog!

backside

Here at the backside, the restrooms are a bit cramped.

Dito sa likuran, medyo masikip ang ukunan.

on the side

I want to sleep, but I'm still sitting on my side here.

Gusto ko nang matulog, pero nakaupo pa ako sa ukong ito.