What Is “Manas” In English? (Answers)
MANAS IN ENGLISH – There are several Filipino words that do not have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to take a look at the Tagalog word “manas” and its translation into English.
Manas could be directly translated to as “Edema“. It is the medical term for swelling. Usually, body parts swell due to injury or inflammation.
Manas is a word that is unique to the Filipino. In most contexts, manas is rarely used to describe a medical ailment, rather, it is used to describe little swellings caused by everyday activities.
For example, when your sitting down and you cross your legs, after a while, when you uncross them, the skin on your thighs would have red patches that look kind of swollen and red.
The word “Manas” could also be used to describe an ailment caused by a lack of thiamine or Vitamin B1.
Some people also believe that the bigger or fatter the person is, the more prone their body is to “manas“.
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