From root: lusog
Usage Note
Kalusugan refers to the general concept of health or well-being. It is often found in the phrase 'Ang kalusugan ay kayamanan' which means health is wealth.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kalusugan natin. "
Natural Translation
Our health is important.
Literal Translation
Important the health our.
" Mahalaga ang kalusugan ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
Everyone's health is important.
Literal Translation
Important the health of all.
" Kung wala tayong magandang kalusugan, mahihirapan tayong tamasahin ang yaman na ating pinaghirapan. "
Natural Translation
If we do not have good health, we will struggle to enjoy the wealth we worked hard for.
Literal Translation
If none we good health, will-have-difficulty we enjoy the wealth that our worked-hard-for.
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