pampaplema
substance that causes phlegm
From root: plema
Usage Note
Pampaplema refers to food or factors believed to increase mucus production. Filipino parents often warn that cold drinks are pampaplema.
Examples
" Pampaplema ang malamig na inumin. "
Natural Translation
Cold drinks cause phlegm.
Literal Translation
Phlegm-inducer the cold drink.
" Ang gatas ay pampaplema sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Milk causes phlegm for me.
Literal Translation
The milk is a phlegm-inducer to me.
" Lagi akong pinagsasabihan ng lola ko na iwasan ang mga pampaplema kapag may ubo ako. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother always reminds me to avoid phlegm-inducing foods whenever I have a cough.
Literal Translation
Always me reminded of grandmother my that avoid the (plural) phlegm-inducer when have cough I.
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