Usage Note
Kolesterol is a medical loanword from English used in health contexts across the Philippines. With the prevalence of high-fat dishes in Filipino cuisine — lechon, chicharon, and coconut-rich preparations — cholesterol levels are a common topic in doctor visits and family conversations alike.
Examples
" Mataas ang kolesterol ko. "
Natural Translation
My cholesterol is high.
Literal Translation
High the cholesterol my.
" Ang kolesterol ay hindi mabuti sa puso. "
Natural Translation
Cholesterol is not good for the heart.
Literal Translation
The cholesterol is not good to-the heart.
" Ipinayo ng doktor na bawasan ang prito at lechon dahil patuloy na tumataas ang kolesterol niya. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advised cutting down on fried food and lechon because his cholesterol keeps rising.
Literal Translation
Advised by doctor that reduce the fried and lechon because continuously rising the cholesterol his.
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