From root: ginaw
Usage Note
Tagginaw refers to the period in the Philippines, usually from December to February, when the weather is cooler. Tuwing tagginaw ay nagsusuot kami ng makakapal na damit means we wear thick clothes during the cold season.
Examples
" Malamig kapag tagginaw. "
Natural Translation
It is cold during the cold season.
Literal Translation
Cold when cold-season.
" Malapit na ang tagginaw. "
Natural Translation
The cold season is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the cold-season.
" Tuwing tagginaw sa Baguio, nagsusuot kami ng makakapal na jacket dahil napakalamig na ng panahon doon. "
Natural Translation
Every cold season in Baguio, we wear thick jackets because the weather there becomes very cold.
Literal Translation
Every cold-season in Baguio, wearing we of thick [ligature] jacket because very-cold already the weather there.
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