kulugo
kulugô with stress marks
wart
Usage Note
Kulugo is the standard Tagalog term for a wart — a small, rough skin growth caused by HPV — used straightforwardly in medical and everyday contexts. In folk belief, warts are sometimes associated with handling toads, and various home remedies such as applying banana peel or saliva are still passed down in families.
Examples
" May kulugo sa kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
There is a wart on my hand.
Literal Translation
Has wart on hand my.
" Nagpatingin siya sa doktor para alisin ang kulugo sa kamay. "
Natural Translation
He/She went to the doctor to have the wart on his/her hand removed.
Literal Translation
Went-to-consult he/she to-the doctor to remove the wart on-the hand.
" Bagaman maliit lang ang kulugo, ipinapayo ng doktor na ipatingin ito kung biglang lumaki o magbago ang kulay. "
Natural Translation
Although the wart is just small, the doctor advises having it checked if it suddenly grows or changes color.
Literal Translation
Although small only the wart, advised by-the doctor that have-it-checked this if suddenly grow or change the color.
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