nakalulon
having swallowed something
From root: lulon
Usage Note
Nakalulon describes a person who has accidentally ingested an object, such as a coin or a small seed. It is commonly used in medical and emergency contexts.
Examples
" Nakalulon ng barya ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child has swallowed a coin.
Literal Translation
Having-swallowed of coin the child.
" Nakalulon na siya ng bitamina. "
Natural Translation
He has already swallowed the vitamin.
Literal Translation
Having-swallowed already he of vitamin.
" Dinala kaagad sa ospital ang sanggol nang mapansin ng ina na nakalulon ito ng maliit na butones. "
Natural Translation
The baby was rushed to the hospital when the mother noticed that it had swallowed a small button.
Literal Translation
Brought immediately to hospital the baby when noticed of mother that having-swallowed it of small button.
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