From root: taba
Usage Note
Katabaan refers to the state or quality of being fat or the degree of obesity. It is often used in medical or formal contexts.
Examples
" Hindi maganda ang sobrang katabaan. "
Natural Translation
Too much fatness is not good.
Literal Translation
Not good the excessive fatness.
" Ang katabaan ay maaaring magdulot ng sakit. "
Natural Translation
Obesity can cause sickness.
Literal Translation
The fatness can cause of sickness.
" Ayon sa doktor, ang labis na katabaan ay maaaring humantong sa iba't ibang malulubhang sakit sa puso. "
Natural Translation
According to the doctor, excessive fatness can lead to various serious heart diseases.
Literal Translation
According to doctor, the excessive fatness can lead to various serious diseases of heart.
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