From root: sugat
Usage Note
Sugatan is a common term used in news reporting to refer to victims of accidents. It can also be used as an adjective to mean 'wounded'.
Examples
" Marami ang sugatan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
There were many injured yesterday.
Literal Translation
Many the injured-person yesterday.
" Dinala sa ospital ang sugatan. "
Natural Translation
The injured person was brought to the hospital.
Literal Translation
Brought to hospital the injured-person.
" Agad na inilipat sa pinakamalapit na ospital ang mga sugatan matapos ang malagim na aksidente sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
The injured were immediately transferred to the nearest hospital after the gruesome road accident.
Literal Translation
Immediately transferred to nearest hospital the injured after the gruesome accident on road.
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