tuklaw
tuklâw with stress marks
snakebite; to be bitten by a snake
Usage Note
Tuklaw specifically refers to a snakebite, distinguishing it from other animal bites. Given the presence of venomous snakes in the Philippine countryside, the word has practical significance and also appears in folk medicine contexts where albularyo may treat tuklaw.
Examples
" Mabilis ang tuklaw ng ahas. "
Natural Translation
The snake's bite is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the snakebite of snake.
" Namatay siya dahil sa tuklaw ng ahas. "
Natural Translation
He/She died because of a snakebite.
Literal Translation
Died he/she because of snakebite.
" Dahil malayo ang ospital sa nayon, ginagamot muna ng albularyo ang tuklaw bago dalhin ang pasyente sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
Because the hospital is far from the village, the folk healer first treats the snakebite before the patient is taken to town.
Literal Translation
Because far the hospital from village, treated first by folk-healer the snakebite before brought the patient to town.
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