Blood in Tagalog

Blood in Tagalog is “dugo.” This essential word refers to the red liquid flowing through your veins and arteries. Beyond its literal meaning, “dugo” also represents lineage and family connections in Filipino culture. Discover how to use this fundamental term correctly in everyday conversations and understand its deeper cultural significance below.

[Words] = Blood

[Definition]:

• Blood /blʌd/
• Noun 1: The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients.
• Noun 2: Family lineage or descent; ancestry.
• Noun 3: Temperament or disposition inherited from one’s ancestors.

[Synonyms] = Dugo, Dugô, Lahi (bloodline), Hemoglobina (hemoglobin – related term)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The doctor needs to check your blood pressure regularly.
Ex1_PH: Kailangan suriin ng doktor ang iyong presyon ng dugo nang regular.

Ex2_EN: She donated blood at the hospital to help save lives.
Ex2_PH: Nag-donate siya ng dugo sa ospital upang makatulong na makaligtas ng buhay.

Ex3_EN: The laboratory test showed that his blood sugar level was too high.
Ex3_PH: Ipinakita ng laboratoryo na ang antas ng asukal sa kanyang dugo ay masyadong mataas.

Ex4_EN: They share the same blood as they are siblings from the same parents.
Ex4_PH: Magkapareho sila ng dugo dahil sila ay magkakapatid mula sa parehong magulang.

Ex5_EN: The wound was bleeding, and blood stained his shirt.
Ex5_PH: Dumudugo ang sugat, at natalsikan ng dugo ang kanyang damit.