Wrist in Tagalog

“Wrist in Tagalog” translates to “Pulso” or “Galanggalangan”, referring to the joint connecting the hand to the forearm. This anatomical term is essential for discussing body parts, injuries, medical conditions, and physical movements in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Wrist

[Definition]:
– Wrist /rɪst/
– Noun 1: The joint connecting the hand with the forearm, allowing rotational and bending movements.
– Noun 2: The part of the body between the hand and the arm, containing carpal bones.
– Noun 3: The corresponding part of a garment that covers the wrist area.

[Synonyms] = Pulso, Galanggalangan, Pusong-kamay, Balakang ng kamay, Kasu-kasuan ng kamay

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She wore a beautiful bracelet on her wrist that sparkled in the sunlight.
– Ex1_PH: Nagsuot siya ng magandang pulseras sa kanyang pulso na kumikislap sa sikat ng araw.

– Ex2_EN: The doctor examined my wrist carefully after I fell during basketball practice.
– Ex2_PH: Sinuri ng doktor ang aking galanggalangan nang maingat matapos akong mahulog sa pagsasanay ng basketball.

– Ex3_EN: He suffered a fractured wrist in the accident and needed to wear a cast for six weeks.
– Ex3_PH: Nagdusa siya ng nabaling pulso sa aksidente at kailangan magsuot ng cast sa loob ng anim na linggo.

– Ex4_EN: The nurse checked my pulse by placing her fingers on my wrist.
– Ex4_PH: Sinuri ng nars ang aking pulso sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng kanyang mga daliri sa aking galanggalangan.

– Ex5_EN: Athletes often strengthen their wrists to improve their grip and performance in sports.
– Ex5_PH: Madalas palakasin ng mga atleta ang kanilang mga pulso upang mapabuti ang kanilang hawak at pagganap sa palakasan.