Stomach in Tagalog

“Stomach” in Tagalog is translated as “tiyan” or “sikmura”. Both terms refer to the organ of digestion, though “tiyan” is more commonly used in everyday conversation while “sikmura” is more formal or anatomical. Discover the complete translation and practical examples below.

[Words] = Stomach

[Definition]:

• Stomach /ˈstʌmək/
• Noun 1: The internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs, located between the esophagus and the small intestine.
• Noun 2: The front part of the body between the chest and thighs; the belly or abdomen.
• Noun 3: An appetite for food or a specified type of food.
• Verb 1: To endure or tolerate something unpleasant.

[Synonyms] = Tiyan, Sikmura, Bituka (intestines context), Puson (lower abdomen), Abdomen

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My stomach hurts after eating too much spicy food.
• Ex1_PH: Sumasakit ang tiyan ko pagkatapos kumain ng masyadong maanghang na pagkain.
• Ex2_EN: The stomach produces acid to help break down food during digestion.
• Ex2_PH: Ang sikmura ay gumagawa ng acid upang tumulong sa pagdurog ng pagkain sa panahon ng pagtunaw.
• Ex3_EN: I can’t stomach watching horror movies because they’re too scary.
• Ex3_PH: Hindi ko kayang tiisin ang panonood ng horror movies dahil masyadong nakakatakot.
• Ex4_EN: She felt butterflies in her stomach before the important presentation.
• Ex4_PH: Naramdaman niya ang kaba sa kanyang tiyan bago ang mahalagang presentasyon.
• Ex5_EN: An empty stomach can cause headaches and dizziness throughout the day.
• Ex5_PH: Ang walang laman na tiyan ay maaaring magdulot ng sakit ng ulo at pagkahilo sa buong araw.