kurikong
kurikóng with stress marks
scabies
Usage Note
Kurikong refers to scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites that produces intense itching. It is common in crowded or under-resourced living conditions and is used plainly in both medical and everyday contexts without particular stigma in most communities.
Examples
" May kurikong ang aso. "
Natural Translation
The dog has scabies.
Literal Translation
Has scabies the dog.
" Nagpunta siya sa doktor dahil may kurikong ang kanyang anak. "
Natural Translation
He/She went to the doctor because his/her child had scabies.
Literal Translation
Went he/she to-the doctor because has scabies the his/her child.
" Mabilis kumalat ang kurikong sa masikip na tirahan, kaya pinapayuhan ng doktor na agad gamutin ang sinumang may sintomas. "
Natural Translation
Scabies spreads quickly in crowded housing, so the doctor advises that anyone with symptoms be treated immediately.
Literal Translation
Fast spread the scabies in crowded dwelling, so being-advised by-the doctor that immediately treat the anyone with symptoms.
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