matris
mátris with stress marks
womb
Usage Note
Matris comes from Spanish 'matriz' and is used in both medical and everyday contexts to refer to the womb. The term appears frequently in conversations about women's health and reproductive medicine, and older generations may prefer it over the more literary sinapupunan.
Examples
" Masakit ang matris ko. "
Natural Translation
My womb hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the womb my.
" Ligtas na lumaki ang sanggol sa loob ng matris ng ina. "
Natural Translation
The baby grew safely inside the mother's womb.
Literal Translation
Safely [na] grew the baby in inside of-the womb of-the mother.
" Ipinaliwanag ng doktor na kailangang suriin nang mabuti ang matris bago magpasya kung anong gamot ang ibibigay sa pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The doctor explained that the womb must be examined thoroughly before deciding what medicine to give the patient.
Literal Translation
Explained by doctor [na] need-[link] examine well the womb before decide what medicine the will-give to patient.
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