From root: sipit
Usage Note
Sipit-sipitan is an anatomical term referring to the pelvic region or the hip bones.
Examples
" Masakit ang sipit-sipitan ko. "
Natural Translation
My pelvic bone hurts.
Literal Translation
Hurts the pelvic-bone my.
" Sumakit ang kanyang sipit-sipitan matapos tumakbo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her pelvic bone ached after running.
Literal Translation
Ached his/her pelvic-bone after running.
" Sinabi ng doktor na nabalian ang sipit-sipitan ng matanda nang siya ay madulas sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said the elderly person's pelvic bone was fractured when he slipped in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Said of doctor that fractured the pelvic-bone of elderly when he was slipped in bathroom.
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