From root: laman
Usage Note
Kalamnan refers to the muscular flesh of the body and appears in both colloquial and medical contexts. In anatomy and physical therapy discussions, it is the standard native Tagalog term for muscle tissue, distinct from bones (buto) and skin (balat). It is also used in cooking when referring to the flesh of meat.
Examples
" Masakit ang aking kalamnan. "
Natural Translation
My muscles hurt.
Literal Translation
Aching the my muscle.
" Masakit ang kalamnan ng kanyang binti pagkatapos ng takbuhan. "
Natural Translation
The muscles of his/her leg ached after the race.
Literal Translation
Aching the muscle of-the his/her leg after the race.
" Ipinaliwanag ng doktor na kailangan ng regular na ehersisyo upang manatiling malakas ang mga kalamnan ng katawan. "
Natural Translation
The doctor explained that regular exercise is needed to keep the body's muscles strong.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the doctor that needed of regular exercise so-that remain strong the muscles of-the body.
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