From root: katawan
Usage Note
Pangangatawan describes the physical build and general health or condition of a person's body.
Examples
" Maganda ang pangangatawan niya. "
Natural Translation
He/she has a good physique.
Literal Translation
Good the physique his/her.
" Alagaan mo ang iyong pangangatawan. "
Natural Translation
Take care of your physique.
Literal Translation
Care-for you the your physique.
" Para mapanatili ang malusog na pangangatawan, mahalagang mag-ehersisyo araw-araw at kumain ng masustansyang pagkain sa tamang oras. "
Natural Translation
To maintain a healthy physique, it's important to exercise daily and eat nutritious food at the right times.
Literal Translation
For maintain the healthy that physique, important-link to-exercise day-day and eat of nutritious food at-the right time.
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