Throat in Tagalog

“Throat” in Tagalog is “lalamunan” – the passage that connects your mouth to your stomach and lungs. This essential body part plays a crucial role in breathing, swallowing, and speaking. Let’s explore the various meanings and uses of this word in both English and Tagalog contexts.

[Words] = Throat

[Definition]:

• Throat /θroʊt/
• Noun 1: The passage which leads from the back of the mouth of a person or animal.
• Noun 2: The front part of a person’s or animal’s neck.
• Noun 3: A narrow passage, entrance, or opening.

[Synonyms] = Lalamunan, Leeg (neck), Begang-bega (throat area), Galugalugan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She had a severe sore throat and could barely speak.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay may matinding sakit ng lalamunan at halos hindi makapagsalita.
• Ex2_EN: The doctor examined my throat to check for infection.
• Ex2_PH: Sinuri ng doktor ang aking lalamunan upang tingnan kung may impeksyon.
• Ex3_EN: He grabbed him by the throat in anger.
• Ex3_PH: Hinawakan niya siya sa leeg dahil sa galit.
• Ex4_EN: A fishbone got stuck in her throat while eating.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tinik ng isda ay napako sa kanyang lalamunan habang kumakain.
• Ex5_EN: The narrow throat of the bottle made it difficult to pour.
• Ex5_PH: Ang makitid na lalamunan ng bote ay nagiging mahirap ibuhos.