From root: lusog
Usage Note
Malusog is frequently used to describe a person's physical state or a child's robust growth. For example, malusog ang sanggol means the baby is healthy.
Examples
" Malusog ang sanggol nila. "
Natural Translation
Their baby is healthy.
Literal Translation
Healthy the baby their.
" Kumain ng prutas para maging malusog. "
Natural Translation
Eat fruits to become healthy.
Literal Translation
Eat of fruit for become healthy.
" Kung gusto mong manatiling malusog hanggang sa pagtanda, kailangan mong mag-ehersisyo at kumain ng gulay araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
If you want to stay healthy into old age, you need to exercise and eat vegetables every day.
Literal Translation
If want you-that stay healthy until at old-age, need you-that exercise and eat of vegetables day-day.
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