EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Adam's apple; larynx...
falling off (of hair, leaves)...
snapping; breaking off (of a string, rope, etc.)...
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FIL: Ang nakausling kartilago sa lalamunan ng tao, partikular na kapansin-pansin sa mga lalaki, na bahagi ng larynx o kahon ng boses.
EN: Adam's apple; larynx
That prominent bump on a guy's throat. It's not a secret button or a hidden microphone for his BPO headset. It's just anatomy, but for some reason, it's one of those things you notice when you're trying not to stare. Also called "Adam's apple."
From 'lagok' (gulp), as it moves when one gulps.
ROOT MEANING: gulp, swallow
Often used in anatomy and sometimes in descriptive literature.
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🇵🇭 Kitang-kita ang paggalaw ng kanyang lalagukan habang umiinom siya ng tubig.
🇺🇸 The movement of his Adam's apple was very visible as he drank water.
🇵🇭 Ang lalagukan ay mas malaki at kapansin-pansin sa mga kalalakihan.
🇺🇸 The larynx is bigger and more noticeable in men.
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