Uluwa (en. Head)

/ulúwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
His head hurt after a long day at work.
Ang kanyang ulo ay sumakit matapos ang mahabang araw ng trabaho.
The part of something that is at the top or uppermost part of it.
The top of the tree is full of leaves.
Ang uluwa ng puno ay puno ng mga dahon.
A symbol of wisdom or honor.
The head of the group has a high level of knowledge.
Ang uluwa ng grupo ay may mataas na antas ng kaalaman.

Etymology

Tagalog word for 'head' or 'top of something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

head of the family
Leader or head of the family.
uluwa ng pamilya

Related Words

head
Means that the head is a part of the body that contains important organs.
ulo

Slang Meanings

A unique style or attitude
My friend's vibe is just so out there!
Ang trip ng kaibigan ko, sobrang uluwa talaga!
Super weird or abnormal
Wow, he seemed so off in his dancing!
Grabe, parang uluwa siya sa pagsasayaw!
Just something you can't understand
I was stunned, but it's fine, because he is really out of it.
Natulala ako, pero ayos lang, uluwa naman kasi talaga siya.