Elbow in Tagalog

Elbow in Tagalog is “Siko.” This term refers to the joint connecting your forearm and upper arm, a crucial part of arm movement and flexibility. Understanding this word helps you describe body parts and actions in Filipino conversations.

Dive deeper below to explore pronunciation, multiple meanings, Tagalog synonyms, and practical example sentences that bring this word to life in everyday contexts.

[Words] = Elbow

[Definition]:
– Elbow /ˈɛl.boʊ/
– Noun 1: The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.
– Noun 2: A sharp bend in a pipe, road, or river.
– Verb 1: To push or strike someone with your elbow.
– Verb 2: To make your way through a crowd by pushing with your elbows.

[Synonyms] = Siko, Kusikos, Sikuhan, Tagiliran ng braso

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She accidentally bumped her elbow on the table corner and felt a sharp pain.
– Ex1_PH: Aksidenteng nabangga niya ang kanyang siko sa gilid ng mesa at nakaramdam ng matinding sakit.

– Ex2_EN: He had to elbow his way through the crowded market to reach the exit.
– Ex2_PH: Kailangan niyang gumamit ng siko para makalusot sa siksikang palengke upang makarating sa labasan.

– Ex3_EN: The doctor examined his elbow after he complained of stiffness and limited movement.
– Ex3_PH: Sinuri ng doktor ang kanyang siko matapos siyang magreklamo ng pamimitig at limitadong paggalaw.

– Ex4_EN: The pipe has a sharp elbow bend that makes it difficult to clean thoroughly.
– Ex4_PH: Ang tubo ay may matalas na likong siko na nagiging mahirap linisin nang husto.

– Ex5_EN: She rested her elbow on the armrest while reading her favorite book.
– Ex5_PH: Isinandal niya ang kanyang siko sa sandalan ng braso habang binabasa ang kanyang paboritong libro.