ginaw
gínaw with stress marks
coldness (chilly sensation)
Usage Note
Ginaw refers specifically to the internal, physical sensation of feeling chilly or shivering. It is distinct from lamig, which describes the objective temperature of the environment or an object.
Examples
" Ginaw na ginaw ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm feeling very cold.
Literal Translation
Cold very I.
" Naramdaman ko ang ginaw. "
Natural Translation
I felt the coldness.
Literal Translation
Felt I the coldness.
" Dahil sa ulan kagabi, ginaw na ginaw ang bata kaya binalot namin siya ng makapal na kumot. "
Natural Translation
Because of the rain last night, the child felt so chilly that we wrapped her in a thick blanket.
Literal Translation
Because of-the rain last-night, cold very the child so wrapped we her with thick blanket.
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