alipunga
alipungâ with stress marks
athlete's foot
Usage Note
Alipunga is athlete's foot, a common skin condition in the Philippines due to the hot, humid climate. The term is used plainly and without embarrassment in everyday conversation, often associated with wearing wet shoes or walking barefoot in communal areas.
Examples
" May alipunga ako sa paa. "
Natural Translation
I have athlete's foot on my feet.
Literal Translation
There-is athlete's-foot I in foot.
" Makati ang alipunga sa balat. "
Natural Translation
The athlete's foot on the skin is itchy.
Literal Translation
Itchy the athlete's-foot in skin.
" Kapag basa ang sapatos mo buong araw, madaling magkaroon ng alipunga lalo na kung mainit ang panahon. "
Natural Translation
When your shoes are wet all day, it's easy to get athlete's foot, especially when the weather is hot.
Literal Translation
When wet the shoes your whole day, easy to-have of athlete's-foot especially if hot the weather.
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