kulob
kulób with stress marks
airtight; trapped heat
Usage Note
Kulob describes a closed, airless, or stifling environment where heat or odor is trapped — commonly used for a poorly ventilated room, a sealed container, or a car with the windows up on a hot day. The word evokes physical discomfort and is often accompanied by complaints about the heat.
Examples
" Sobrang kulob dito sa kwarto. "
Natural Translation
It's so stuffy here in the room.
Literal Translation
Very airtight here in-the room.
" Ang kulob na init ay masakit sa ulo. "
Natural Translation
The trapped heat is causing a headache.
Literal Translation
The trapped that heat is painful to-the head.
" Buksan mo ang bintana dahil masyadong kulob ang loob ng kotse pagkatapos nitong naiwan sa ilalim ng araw. "
Natural Translation
Open the window because the inside of the car is too stifling after it was left under the sun.
Literal Translation
Open you the window because too airtight the inside of-the car after this left under of-the sun.
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