Tilao is that small mass of tissue that hangs down from the back of your mouth. It is called “uvula” in English.
ti·la·ó
uvula
Other related Tagalog words:
bibig
mouth
mouth
dila
tongue
throat
lalamunan
makati
itchy
Makati ang lalamunan ko.
My throat is itchy.
Para saan ang tilao?
What is the uvula for?
Mahalaga daw ang tilao sa paggamit ng iyong boses.
They say the uvula is important for using your voice.
Similar-looking but unrelated word: tilaok (crowing of rooster)
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
tilaó: nakausling lamán na nakabitin sa ngalangala sa dulong likod ng dila
