tingga
tinggâ with stress marks
lead; bullet
Usage Note
Tingga primarily means lead the metal, and by extension a bullet (since bullets were historically made of lead). It is used in both technical and colloquial contexts. In folk medicine and indigenous practices, tingga is sometimes referenced in discussions of metal toxicity or traditional beliefs about using metals in healing rituals.
Examples
" Gawa sa tingga ito. "
Natural Translation
This is made of lead.
Literal Translation
Made of lead this.
" Gawa sa tingga ang bala. "
Natural Translation
The bullet is made of lead.
Literal Translation
Made of lead the bullet.
" Ipinagbawal na ang paggamit ng tingga sa mga lumang pintura dahil delikado ito sa kalusugan ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The use of lead in old paints has been banned because it is dangerous to children's health.
Literal Translation
Prohibited already the use of lead in old paints because dangerous it to health of children.
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