lasog
lasóg with stress marks
pulled apart; disjointed
Usage Note
Lasog describes something that has been wrenched or pulled apart at its joints or connections — such as a dislocated joint, a loosened mortise-and-tenon joint in furniture, or a structure that has come apart. It can also describe someone who is physically exhausted and feels like their body is falling apart.
Examples
" Lasog ang upuan. "
Natural Translation
The chair is falling apart.
Literal Translation
Disjointed the chair.
" Lasog ang kanyang buto. "
Natural Translation
His bone is disjointed.
Literal Translation
Disjointed the his bone.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang lakaran, pakiramdam ni Tatay ay lasog ang lahat ng buto sa kanyang katawan. "
Natural Translation
After the long walk, Father felt like every bone in his body was falling apart.
Literal Translation
After of long walk, feeling of Father is disjointed the all of bones in his body.
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