singit
The English word 'groin' is translated to Tagalog as singit.
The term singit refers to the long, narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs.
Meaning: long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs (noun)
Did you know?
- In colloquial Filipino speech, the word singit is frequently used in puns and double entendres because it functions as both a noun for 'groin' and a verb meaning 'to insert'.
- While singit is the anatomical term, Filipinos often use the word singit-singitan to describe something that is crowded or has very little space between objects. This comes from the idea of things being squeezed into tight crevices.
- The Tagalog word singit is shared with Kapampangan, a distinct language of the Philippines.
Examples in context
- Masakit ang aking singit.My groin hurts.
- May sugat siya sa singit.He has a wound in his groin.
- Namamaga ang singit ng bata.The child's groin is swollen.
Example conversation
Juan is explaining a physical injury to Jasmine at a clinic.
- JuanMasakit ang aking singit pag kumikilos.My groin hurts when I move.
- JasmineKailan pa nagsimula ang sakit?When did the pain start?
- JuanNgayon lang ito nangyari.It just happened today.
- JasmineSuriin natin ang iyong singit.Let's examine your groin.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries singit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
