untog
untóg with stress marks
bump on the head
Usage Note
Untog refers to knocking or bumping one's head against a hard surface, or the resulting lump. It is commonly used in casual everyday speech when describing minor injuries from walking into objects or falling.
Examples
" May untog ako sa noo. "
Natural Translation
I have a bump on my forehead.
Literal Translation
Has bump I on forehead.
" May untog siya dahil sa mababang pinto. "
Natural Translation
They have a bump on the head because of the low door.
Literal Translation
Has head-bump they because of low door.
" Nauntog ang ulo ng bata sa pader habang naglalaro, kaya umiyak siya nang malakas. "
Natural Translation
The child bumped his head on the wall while playing, so he cried loudly.
Literal Translation
Bumped the head of-the child on wall while playing, so cried he loudly.
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