From root: ginaw
Usage Note
Maginaw describes the weather or an environment that has a low temperature. Maginaw ang hangin sa labas means the wind outside is cold.
Examples
" Maginaw ngayong umaga. "
Natural Translation
It is chilly this morning.
Literal Translation
Chilly this-morning.
" Maginaw tuwing gabi sa Baguio. "
Natural Translation
It is chilly at night in Baguio.
Literal Translation
Chilly every night in Baguio.
" Dahil maginaw na ang panahon ngayong Disyembre, nagdala ako ng makapal na dyaket bago lumabas ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Because the weather is chilly now that it is December, I brought a thick jacket before leaving the house.
Literal Translation
Because chilly already the weather this December, brought I of thick jacket before went-out of house.
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