hamog
hamóg with stress marks
dew; mist
Usage Note
Hamog refers to the moisture or dew that settles on surfaces during the early morning or late night. In Filipino culture, it is commonly believed that prolonged exposure to 'hamog' can lead to minor illnesses like coughs or colds.
Examples
" Basa sa hamog ang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoes are wet with dew.
Literal Translation
Wet with dew the shoes.
" Malamig ang hamog sa damo tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
The dew on the grass is cold every morning.
Literal Translation
Cold the dew on grass every morning.
" Huwag kang lumabas nang maaga habang may hamog pa, baka ka raw magkasakit ayon sa aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Don't go out early while there's still dew, because you might get sick according to my grandma.
Literal Translation
Do-not you go-out early while has dew still, maybe you reportedly get-sick according to my grandma.
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