Knee in Tagalog

Knee in Tagalog is “Tuhod” – a crucial joint connecting the thigh and lower leg that enables walking, running, and movement. Understanding body part vocabulary is essential for medical conversations and daily communication in Filipino.

Explore the complete linguistic breakdown and practical usage of this important anatomical term below.

[Words] = Knee

[Definition]:
– Knee /niː/
– Noun 1: The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
– Noun 2: The area around this joint, or the corresponding joint in animals.
– Verb 1: To strike or push with the knee.

[Synonyms] = Tuhod, Uhod, Tuhod ng paa, Hita (thigh, related area)

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: I injured my knee while playing basketball and had to rest for two weeks.
– Ex1_PH: Nasaktan ko ang aking tuhod habang naglalaro ng basketball at kailangan kong magpahinga ng dalawang linggo.

– Ex2_EN: The doctor examined her knee and recommended physical therapy to strengthen the muscles.
– Ex2_PH: Sinuri ng doktor ang kanyang tuhod at inirekomenda ang physical therapy upang palakasin ang mga kalamnan.

– Ex3_EN: He knelt down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend at the beach.
– Ex3_PH: Lumuhod siya sa isang tuhod upang magpropose sa kanyang girlfriend sa tabing-dagat.

– Ex4_EN: My grandmother has arthritis in both knees and uses a cane for support.
– Ex4_PH: Ang aking lola ay may arthritis sa parehong tuhod at gumagamit ng tungkod para sa suporta.

– Ex5_EN: The soccer player wore protective pads on his knees during the match.
– Ex5_PH: Ang manlalaro ng soccer ay nagsuot ng protective pads sa kanyang mga tuhod habang naglalaro.