Trauma in Tagalog

“Trauma” in Tagalog can be translated as “Trauma” (borrowed term), “Pinsala” (physical injury), or “Matinding karanasang nagdulot ng emosyonal na sugat” (emotional trauma). The term is widely used in both medical and psychological contexts in the Philippines. Discover the various nuances and usage examples below to understand how Filipinos express this concept in different situations.

[Words] = Trauma

[Definition]:

• Trauma /ˈtraʊmə/ or /ˈtrɔːmə/
• Noun 1: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that causes lasting psychological or emotional damage.
• Noun 2: Physical injury or wound to the body caused by an external force.
• Noun 3: (Medical) A serious injury to the body requiring immediate medical attention.

[Synonyms] = Pinsala, Sugat (sa damdamin), Matinding karanasan, Sakit, Tila, Kapahamakan, Emosyonal na sugat

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The accident caused severe physical trauma to his body.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aksidente ay nagdulot ng matinding pisikal na trauma sa kanyang katawan.
• Ex2_EN: She suffered emotional trauma from the experience and needed counseling.
• Ex2_PH: Nagdusa siya ng emosyonal na trauma mula sa karanasan at nangangailangan ng counseling.
• Ex3_EN: Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental health.
• Ex3_PH: Ang trauma sa pagkabata ay maaaring magkaroon ng pangmatagalang epekto sa kalusugan ng isip.
• Ex4_EN: The victim was treated for head trauma at the hospital.
• Ex4_PH: Ang biktima ay ginagamot para sa trauma sa ulo sa ospital.
• Ex5_EN: It takes time to heal from psychological trauma.
• Ex5_PH: Kailangan ng panahon upang gumaling mula sa sikolohikal na trauma.