From root: ulo
Usage Note
Pang-ulo describes things meant for the head, such as accessories or medicine. It is a useful adjective for specifying the purpose of an object.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng gamot na pang-ulo. "
Natural Translation
I bought medicine for the head.
Literal Translation
Bought I of medicine that for-head.
" May suot siyang sumbrero na pang-ulo. "
Natural Translation
He is wearing a hat for his head.
Literal Translation
Has worn he-of hat that is for-head.
" Kapag matindi ang sakit ng ulo ko, umiinom ako ng gamot na pang-ulo at nagpapahinga sa madilim na silid. "
Natural Translation
When my headache is severe, I take medicine for the head and rest in a dark room.
Literal Translation
When intense the pain of head my, drink I of medicine that for-head and rest in dark that room.
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