menopos
menópos with stress marks
menopause
Usage Note
Menopos comes from English 'menopause' and refers to the natural biological transition in women's health. It remains a somewhat sensitive topic in conservative Filipino households, where women may refer to it euphemistically as pagtanda.
Examples
" Dumaan na siya sa menopos. "
Natural Translation
She has already gone through menopause.
Literal Translation
Went-through already she in menopause.
" Dumadaan na ang aking tita sa yugto ng menopos. "
Natural Translation
My aunt is already going through the stage of menopause.
Literal Translation
Going-through already the my aunt in stage of menopause.
" Mahirap din ang panahon ng menopos kaya kailangan ng asawa ko ng aking pang-unawa at pasensya. "
Natural Translation
The time of menopause is also difficult, so my wife needs my understanding and patience.
Literal Translation
Difficult also the time of menopause so needs of wife my of my understanding and patience.
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