What Is “Germs” In Tagalog? (Answer)
GERMS IN TAGALOG – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Tagalog, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
Often times when we hear the word germs, the translation that comes to mind is “mikrobyo”. However, this is not the accurate and medically correct word used.
In fact, there are several medical terms that have direct translations in Tagalog. This includes the word “germs” which can be translated as “kagaw“. Here are some example sentences translated from English to Tagalog:
- Peter was afraid that germs around the school might affect his health so he always brings a sanitizer.
- Our body has good germs and bad germs.
- We can’t avoid germs as they are everywhere.
- Germs are organisms that cause sickness.
In Tagalog, these sentences can be translated as:
- Natakot si Peter na baka maaapektuhan ang kalusugan niya dahil sa mga kagaw sa paaralan niya kaya palagi siyang may dalang sanitizer.
- Ang ating katawan ay mayroong mabuti at masamang mga kagaw.
- Hindi natin maiiwasan ang mga kagaw kasi sila’y nasa buong paligid natin.
- Ang mga kagaw ay mga organismong nagdudulot ng sakit.
For other English-Tagalog translations…
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