kasu-kasuan
kasu-kasuán with stress marks
joints (anatomy)
Usage Note
Kasu-kasuan is the reduplicated form referring to the joints of the body — knees, elbows, wrists, and similar articulations. It is a common term in health conversations, especially when describing arthritis or joint pain, which is called 'rayuma' in Tagalog. Elderly Filipinos frequently use this word when talking about physical complaints.
Examples
" Masakit ang kasu-kasuan ko. "
Natural Translation
My joints hurt.
Literal Translation
Painful the joints my.
" Sumasakit ang aking kasu-kasuan tuwing umuulan. "
Natural Translation
My joints ache whenever it rains.
Literal Translation
Aches the my joints every-time rains.
" Ipinapayo ng doktor sa mga matatanda na mag-ehersisyo araw-araw upang manatiling malakas at malusog ang kanilang kasu-kasuan. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advises the elderly to exercise every day so that their joints stay strong and healthy.
Literal Translation
Advises by-the doctor to-the elderly to exercise day-by-day so-that remains strong and healthy the their joints.
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