giti
gitî with stress marks
first appearance (perspiration)
Usage Note
Giti refers specifically to the first beads of sweat that appear on the skin at the onset of perspiration — the initial sign of sweating. It is a precise, observational term that reflects the detailed vocabulary Tagalog has developed around the body and physical sensations. The term appears in older literature and in folk medical contexts where the onset of perspiration signals changes in body state.
Examples
" May giti sa noo niya. "
Natural Translation
There are beads of sweat on his/her forehead.
Literal Translation
Has first-sweat on forehead his/her.
" Lumabas ang giti sa kanyang noo habang naghihintay sa resulta. "
Natural Translation
Beads of sweat appeared on his/her forehead as he/she waited for the results.
Literal Translation
Appeared the first-sweat on his/her forehead while waiting for-the results.
" Habang papalapit ang oras ng pagsusulit, unti-unting lumitaw ang giti sa kanyang mukha dahil sa labis na kaba. "
Natural Translation
As the time of the exam drew near, beads of sweat slowly appeared on his/her face because of intense nervousness.
Literal Translation
While drawing-near the time of exam, little-by-little appeared the first-sweat on his/her face because of excessive nervousness.
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