Tobacco in Tagalog

“Tobacco” in Tagalog is “tabako.” This term refers to the plant and its dried leaves used for smoking, chewing, or snuff. Understanding how to use “tobacco” in Tagalog is essential for discussing health topics, agriculture, and cultural practices in the Philippines.

[Words] = Tobacco

[Definition]:

• Tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/
• Noun 1: A plant of the nightshade family with large leaves that are processed and used for smoking or chewing.
• Noun 2: The dried leaves of the tobacco plant prepared for smoking in cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
• Noun 3: Products made from tobacco leaves used for consumption.

[Synonyms] = Tabako, Sigarilyo (cigarette), Tambol (chewing tobacco), Yosi (slang for cigarette)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The government implemented strict regulations on tobacco advertising to protect public health.
• Ex1_PH: Nagpatupad ang pamahalaan ng mahigpit na regulasyon sa pag-advertise ng tabako upang protektahan ang kalusugan ng publiko.
• Ex2_EN: Many farmers in the northern provinces rely on tobacco cultivation for their livelihood.
• Ex2_PH: Maraming magsasaka sa hilagang probinsya ay umaasa sa pagtatanim ng tabako para sa kanilang kabuhayan.
• Ex3_EN: Smoking tobacco increases the risk of developing lung cancer and heart disease.
• Ex3_PH: Ang paninigarilyo ng tabako ay nagpapataas ng panganib ng pagkakaroon ng kanser sa baga at sakit sa puso.
• Ex4_EN: The smell of tobacco smoke lingered in the room long after he left.
• Ex4_PH: Ang amoy ng usok ng tabako ay nananatili sa silid mahabang panahon pagkatapos niyang umalis.
• Ex5_EN: She decided to quit using tobacco products to improve her overall health.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpasya siyang tumigil sa paggamit ng mga produktong tabako upang mapabuti ang kanyang pangkalahatang kalusugan.