Usage Note
Bisig refers to the arm from shoulder to wrist. It appears in expressions of strength and support — 'bisig ng batas' (arm of the law), or in affectionate imagery such as a mother's arms. It is the standard anatomical term and also used metaphorically.
Examples
" Malakas ang bisig niya. "
Natural Translation
His arm is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the arm his.
" Masakit ang aking bisig. "
Natural Translation
My arm is painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the my arm.
" Niyakap niya ang bata sa kaniyang bisig hanggang sa tuluyan itong makatulog nang mahimbing. "
Natural Translation
She held the child in her arms until it finally fell into a deep sleep.
Literal Translation
Embraced she the child in her arm until that completely this fell-asleep deeply.
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