Alcohol in Tagalog

“Alcohol” in Tagalog is translated as “Alkohol,” “Alak,” or “Inuming nakalalasing” depending on context. This term can refer to the chemical compound used in medical and industrial applications, or to alcoholic beverages consumed socially. Understanding these distinctions helps differentiate between rubbing alcohol, drinking alcohol, and scientific references in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Alcohol

[Definition]:

• Alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
• Noun 1: A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
• Noun 2: Any organic compound containing a hydroxyl group (-OH), used in chemistry and industry.
• Noun 3: Drinks containing ethanol; alcoholic beverages.

[Synonyms] = Alkohol, Alak, Inuming nakalalasing, Ispiritu, Inuming may alkohol, Likido ng alkohol

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The doctor advised him to avoid alcohol while taking the medication.
Ex1_PH: Pinayuhan siya ng doktor na iwasan ang alkohol habang umiinom ng gamot.

Ex2_EN: She used rubbing alcohol to disinfect the wound before applying the bandage.
Ex2_PH: Gumamit siya ng pamahid na alkohol upang disimpektahin ang sugat bago ilagay ang benda.

Ex3_EN: Drinking too much alcohol can damage your liver and other organs.
Ex3_PH: Ang pag-inom ng labis na alak ay maaaring makasira sa iyong atay at iba pang mga organo.

Ex4_EN: The restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol because it’s a family-friendly establishment.
Ex4_PH: Ang restawran ay hindi naghahain ng alak dahil ito ay isang pampamilyang establisimyento.

Ex5_EN: Hand sanitizers typically contain at least 60% alcohol to effectively kill germs.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga hand sanitizer ay karaniwang naglalaman ng hindi bababa sa 60% alkohol upang epektibong makapatay ng mikrobyo.