tumbong
tumbóng with stress marks
rectum; anus; sphincter
Usage Note
Tumbong is the standard anatomical term for the rectum or anus in Filipino and is used in both clinical and informal settings. While blunt, it is not considered as vulgar as some alternatives and appears in medical discussions, folk remedies, and humorous everyday speech.
Examples
" Masakit ang tumbong niya. "
Natural Translation
His rectum hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the rectum his.
" Masakit ang kanyang tumbong. "
Natural Translation
His/Her rectum hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the his/her rectum.
" Sinabi ng doktor na kailangang suriin ang tumbong dahil sa madalas na pananakit tuwing dumudumi ang pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said the rectum needed to be examined because of frequent pain whenever the patient defecates.
Literal Translation
Said the doctor that need examine the rectum because of frequent pain every defecate the patient.
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