From root: sugat
Usage Note
Sugat-sugat describes a surface or body part that has many different cuts or sores. The reduplication of the root word emphasizes the quantity of the injuries.
Examples
" Sugat-sugat ang tuhod niya. "
Natural Translation
His knee is covered in wounds.
Literal Translation
Covered-in-wounds the knee his.
" Sugat-sugat ang kamay ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's hands are covered in wounds.
Literal Translation
Covered-in-wounds the hand of child.
" Sugat-sugat ang mga binti ng bata matapos siyang madapa sa madawag na daan papuntang bukid. "
Natural Translation
The child's legs were covered in wounds after he tripped on the thorny path to the field.
Literal Translation
Covered-in-wounds the legs of child after he-to-trip on thorny path going-to field.
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