tibi
tíbi with stress marks
constipation; to be constipated
Usage Note
Tibi is a straightforward medical term for constipation, used plainly in everyday Filipino speech without the taboo it might carry in some other cultures. It is commonly discussed in family settings and at clinics, and dietary habits are often cited as remedies.
Examples
" May tibi ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child has constipation.
Literal Translation
Has constipation the child.
" May tibi ang bata kaya umiiyak siya. "
Natural Translation
The child has constipation so he/she is crying.
Literal Translation
Has constipation the child so crying he/she.
" Ayon sa doktor, mawawala ang tibi ng matanda kung kakain siya ng mas maraming gulay at iinom ng sapat na tubig araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
According to the doctor, the elderly man's constipation will go away if he eats more vegetables and drinks enough water every day.
Literal Translation
According to doctor, will-disappear the constipation of elderly if eat he of more many vegetable and drink of enough water day-day.
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