Ulo

head; mind; top; leader depending on contextnoun

Alternative meanings

Ulo means head, especially the body part. It can also be used figuratively for the mind, the top or main part of something, or a leader depending on context.

Pronunciation

OO-loh

Root and affixes

Root: ulo. Related forms: uluhan = headboard, heading, title, or upper part; pangulo = leader or chief; kaulohan = capital or main center.

Variants or conjugations

uluhan; pangulo; kaulohan; ulo sa tawo; sakit sa ulo

Related words and expressions

head; mind; chief; leader; top; headache; body

Meaning and usage notes

For “headache,” use sakit sa ulo. For “leader” or “chief,” pangulo is more specific.