From root: plema
Usage Note
Maplema is used to describe a cough or throat condition characterized by excess mucus. For example, maplema ang ubo niya means his cough is phlegmy.
Examples
" Maplema ang ubo ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's cough is phlegmy.
Literal Translation
Phlegmy the cough of child.
" Ang ubo ko ay maplema. "
Natural Translation
My cough is phlegmy.
Literal Translation
The cough mine is phlegmy.
" Kapag maplema ang ubo mo nang mahigit isang linggo, mas mabuting magpatingin ka na sa doktor. "
Natural Translation
If your cough is phlegmy for more than a week, it's better that you see a doctor.
Literal Translation
When phlegmy the cough your for more-than one week, more good to-get-checked you now to doctor.
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