Usage Note
Meninghitis is a direct borrowing from English 'meningitis' and is used in both clinical and public health contexts. Awareness rose significantly in the Philippines following several high-profile outbreaks, and vaccination campaigns have made the term widely recognized.
Examples
" Mapanganib na sakit ang meninghitis. "
Natural Translation
Meningitis is a dangerous disease.
Literal Translation
Dangerous disease the meningitis.
" Dinala sa ospital ang pasyente dahil sa malalang meninghitis. "
Natural Translation
The patient was brought to the hospital due to severe meningitis.
Literal Translation
Brought to hospital the patient because to severe meningitis.
" Dahil sa mabilis na pagkalat ng meninghitis, agad na nagsagawa ng kampanya sa pagbabakuna ang mga doktor sa lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the rapid spread of meningitis, the doctors in the province immediately conducted a vaccination campaign.
Literal Translation
Because to fast spread of meningitis, immediately conducted of campaign in vaccination the plural doctor in province.
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