Filipino · Body & Health

ulo

Head

Beginnernoun

Definition

The top part of the body containing the brain and face.

Example

Masakit ang ulo ko.

My head hurts.

Etymology

'Ulo' comes from the Proto-Austronesian '*ulu', meaning 'head'. Its significance remains strong within medical and colloquial discourses in Tagalog.

How & Where It’s Used

'Ulo' is utilized in informal conversations and formal settings, encompassing discussions in health and idiomatic expressions.

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