uod
uód with stress marks
worm; caterpillar; maggot
Usage Note
Uod is the general term for worm-like creatures including earthworms, caterpillars, and maggots. Context usually clarifies which is meant. It can also be used figuratively as a mild insult, calling someone a lowly or despicable person.
Examples
" May uod sa gulay. "
Natural Translation
There's a worm in the vegetable.
Literal Translation
Has worm in vegetable.
" May uod sa mansanas na kinain niya. "
Natural Translation
There was a worm in the apple he/she ate.
Literal Translation
Has worm in-the apple that ate he/she.
" Hugasan mong mabuti ang mga gulay bago lutuin dahil baka may nakatagong uod sa mga dahon. "
Natural Translation
Wash the vegetables well before cooking because there might be worms hidden in the leaves.
Literal Translation
Wash you well the vegetables before cook because maybe has hidden worm in the leaves.
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