kontra-lason
kontra-láson with stress marks
antidote
Usage Note
Kontra-lason is a compound of kontra and lason (poison), serving as the standard Tagalog term for antidote in medical and emergency contexts. It is also used figuratively to mean a remedy or counterforce to something harmful.
Examples
" Wala silang kontra-lason. "
Natural Translation
They have no antidote.
Literal Translation
None their antidote.
" Ibinigay ng doktor ang kontra-lason sa pasyenteng nalason. "
Natural Translation
The doctor gave the antidote to the poisoned patient.
Literal Translation
Given-by the doctor the antidote to-the patient that-was-poisoned.
" Mabuti na lang at may kontra-lason sa ospital, kung hindi ay baka lumala pa ang kalagayan niya. "
Natural Translation
Good thing there was an antidote at the hospital, otherwise his condition might have gotten worse.
Literal Translation
Good just and there-is antidote at-the hospital, if not maybe worsen still the condition his.
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