Skull in Tagalog

“Skull” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “bungo” or “kalabera”, referring to the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain. This word is essential in medical, anatomical, and everyday Filipino conversations about the human body.

[Words] = Skull

[Definition]:

• Skull /skʌl/
• Noun 1: The bony framework of the head that encloses and protects the brain.
• Noun 2: The head considered as the seat of intelligence or knowledge.
• Noun 3: A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death or danger.

[Synonyms] = Bungo, Kalabera, Ulo (bones), Karnirya, Kalokohan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The archaeologists discovered an ancient skull at the excavation site.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga arkeologo ay nakatagpo ng sinaunang bungo sa lugar ng paghuhukay.
• Ex2_EN: The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any fractures in the patient’s skull.
• Ex2_PH: Sinuri ng doktor ang X-ray upang tignan kung may mga bali sa bungo ng pasyente.
• Ex3_EN: The pirate flag featured a white skull and crossbones on a black background.
• Ex3_PH: Ang bandila ng pirata ay may puting kalabera at mga tibala sa itim na background.
• Ex4_EN: Human skull models are commonly used in anatomy classes to teach students.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga modelo ng bungo ng tao ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga klase ng anatomy upang turuan ang mga estudyante.
• Ex5_EN: The skull protects the brain from injury and provides structure to the face.
• Ex5_PH: Ang bungo ay nangangalaga sa utak mula sa pinsala at nagbibigay ng istruktura sa mukha.