halumigmig
halumígmig with stress marks
humid; damp; moist
Usage Note
Halumigmig describes air or surfaces that are moist or humid, a very common condition in the tropical Philippine climate. It is used in weather descriptions, complaints about the rainy season, and descriptions of damp environments.
Examples
" Halumigmig ang hangin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The air is humid today.
Literal Translation
Humid the air now.
" Halumigmig ang hangin ngayong tag-ulan. "
Natural Translation
The air is humid during this rainy season.
Literal Translation
Humid the air this-time rainy-season.
" Dahil sa halumigmig na hangin tuwing tag-ulan, madaling magkaamag ang mga damit sa loob ng aparador. "
Natural Translation
Because of the humid air during the rainy season, clothes easily get moldy inside the cabinet.
Literal Translation
Because in-the humid that air whenever rainy-season, easily mold the clothes inside the cabinet.
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