tagiyawat
The Tagalog word for pimples is tagiyawat.
tagiyawat refers to small, red spots on the skin caused by blocked pores.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tagiyawat can refer to both a single pimple and multiple pimples depending on the context and the use of markers. To make the word plural, add the marker mga before it to get mga tagiyawat. To say that someone has a pimple or has pimples, use the phrase may tagiyawat.
Did you know?
- To describe the act of a pimple breaking out, Filipinos use the word tubuan, which literally means 'to grow' like a plant.
- In some traditional Filipino households, the appearance of a tagiyawat is jokingly attributed to 'stomach heat' or init ng katawan.
- There is a common folk belief that popping a tagiyawat on the face can cause the 'poison' to spread to other parts of the skin.
Examples in context
- Mayroon akong mga tigyawat sa mukha.I have pimples on my face.
- Ano ang pinakamabisang gamot para sa mga tigyawat?What is the most effective medicine for pimples?
- Marami akong tagiyawat sa mukha.I have many pimples on my face.
- Biglang lumabas ang mga tagiyawat ko.My pimples suddenly appeared.
- Nakakainis ang mga tagiyawat na ito.These pimples are annoying.
Example conversation
Angela is giving Juan some skincare advice.
- JuanMay mga tagiyawat ba ako?Do I have pimples?
- AngelaOo, Juan, mayroon ka sa noo.Yes, Juan, you have some on your forehead.
- JuanNakakahiya naman ang mga tagiyawat na ito.These pimples are quite embarrassing.
- AngelaHuwag kang mag-alala, normal lang iyan.Don't worry, that is just normal.
