malubha
serious or severe
From root: lubha
Usage Note
Malubha is frequently used to describe medical conditions or critical situations. For example, malubha ang kanyang sakit means his illness is severe.
Examples
" Malubha ang sakit niya. "
Natural Translation
His illness is serious.
Literal Translation
Serious the illness his.
" May malubha kaming sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
We have a severe situation.
Literal Translation
There-is serious our situation.
" Kapag hindi agad nagamot, malubha ang maaaring kahinatnan ng simpleng impeksyon na ito. "
Natural Translation
If not treated right away, the outcome of this simple infection can be severe.
Literal Translation
When not immediately treated, severe the possible outcome of simple infection this.
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