tuli
The Bisaya word for circumcision is tuli.
The term tuli is used to refer to the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis.
Meaning: removal of foreskin from penis (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Visayan region, which includes areas such as Cebu, Bohol and Leyte, the term tuli is used to mean circumcision.
Did you know?
- Unlike in many Western cultures where it is a private medical matter, in many Bisaya-speaking communities, a boy's 'tuli' status is a common topic of lighthearted teasing among peers.
- The word tuli is a linguistic survivor that predates any contact with the West. It is directly descended from the Proto-Philippine word *turiq, proving the concept was culturally established long before Spanish influence.
- Because the procedure is traditionally done during the hot season, the word tuli is culturally associated with the arrival of summer holidays for young boys.
Examples in context
- Mahal na ang presyo sa tuli karon.The price for circumcision is expensive now.
- Nagplano mi para sa tuli sa among anak.We are planning for our son's circumcision.
Example conversation
Jun and Maria are talking about their son's health.
- JunKinahanglan na ba ang tuli sa bata?Does the child need circumcision already?
- MariaOo, ingon ang doctor sa klinika.Yes, the doctor at the clinic said so.
- JunKanus-a nato i-schedule ang tuli?When should we schedule the circumcision?
- MariaSunod bulan na lang, Jun.Just next month, Jun.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tuli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
