Filipino · Body & Health
gamot
Medicine
Beginnernoun
Definition
Something you take to treat an illness.
Example
Inumin mo ang gamot pagkatapos kumain.
Take the medicine after eating.
Etymology
'Gamot' comes from the Spanish 'remedio' or 'medicamento' but also has indigenous roots in Tagalog. It signifies substances used for healing and health.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gamot' is commonly used in health-related discussions, predominantly in spoken language, and is recognized throughout different regions, especially in medical contexts.