katawan
katawán with stress marks
body; corpse
Usage Note
Katawan is the standard term for the physical body and is commonly used in conversations about health, fitness, or appearance. It applies to both humans and animals and is central to common expressions regarding self-care and physical well-being.
Examples
" Masakit ang buong katawan ko. "
Natural Translation
My whole body aches.
Literal Translation
Painful the whole body my.
" Ang katawan ko ay malakas. "
Natural Translation
My body is strong.
Literal Translation
My body is strong.
" Kailangan mong alagaan ang iyong katawan sa pamamagitan ng tamang pagkain, sapat na tulog, at regular na ehersisyo araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
You need to take care of your body through proper food, enough sleep, and regular exercise every day.
Literal Translation
Need you take-care the your body through of right food, enough sleep, and regular exercise day-day.
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