salubsob
salubsób with stress marks
splinter or sliver
Usage Note
Salubsob refers to a thin sliver or splinter of wood, bamboo, or other material embedded in the skin. It is a common household hazard in rural areas where bamboo floors and wooden furniture are prevalent. Removing a salubsob with a needle is a standard home remedy.
Examples
" May salubsob sa paa ko. "
Natural Translation
There is a splinter in my foot.
Literal Translation
There-is splinter in foot my.
" May salubsob ako sa daliri. "
Natural Translation
I have a splinter in my finger.
Literal Translation
There-is splinter I in finger.
" Tumusok ang isang salubsob ng kawayan sa aking talampakan habang naglalakad ako nang nakayapak sa lumang sahig. "
Natural Translation
A bamboo splinter pierced the sole of my foot while I was walking barefoot on the old floor.
Literal Translation
Pierced the one splinter of bamboo in my sole while walking I barefoot on old floor.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Mano Po and Filipino Etiquette: A Visitor's Guide
Mano po presses an elder's hand to your forehead as a blessing. Learn who to mano, how to lip-point, and the etiquette that wins over a Filipino family.
Tagalog Greetings: How to Say Hello, Goodbye & Po/Opo
Master Tagalog greetings with pronunciation: kumusta, magandang umaga, po and opo polite forms, time-of-day phrases, and the mano po tradition.
Tagalog vs Filipino: What's the Difference & Which to Learn
Tagalog and Filipino aren't the same language — but they overlap almost completely. Here's the real difference and which one you should actually learn.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.