bukol
The Tagalog word for lump is bukol.
The word bukol is a noun used to describe something that protrudes, sticks out or sticks together. It can refer to a cluster, a blob, a mound, a hill or a group of things.
Meaning: something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together, a cluster or blob, a mound, hill, or group (noun)
Did you know?
- In Filipino medical contexts, bukol is often used as a general layperson's term for any tumor, regardless of whether it is benign or malignant.
- The term bukol traces its origins back to the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian word *buŋkul, making it an ancient part of the linguistic landscape of Southeast Asia.
- A Tagalog speaker would not use bukol to describe the 'lump in the throat' felt during sadness, instead using words related to 'choking'.
Examples in context
- Ano ba itong bukol na ito sa titi ko?What is this lump on my penis?This sentence is useful for asking about a bukol located on a specific body part.Tatoeba #11482280 by qwertzu, translation #9805300 by Igider
- Napansin ko ang bulto ng lupa sa gitna ng hardin.I noticed the lump of soil in the middle of the garden.
- May malaking bukol sa noo niya.He has a large lump on his forehead.
- Nagkaroon siya ng bukol dahil sa pagbagsak.He got a lump because of the fall.
Example conversation
Jasmine notices a bump on Mark's head after a minor accident.
- JasmineMark, may bukol ka sa ulo!Mark, you have a lump on your head!
- MarkMasakit ba ang bukol na ito?Is this lump painful?
- JasmineMukhang medyo malaki ang bukol mo.Your lump looks a bit large.
- MarkSige, lagyan natin ng yelo.Okay, let's put some ice on it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bukol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
