From root: hamog
Usage Note
Kahamugan refers to the state or quality of being dewy or the extent of dew in an area.
Examples
" Basa ang damo dahil sa kahamugan. "
Natural Translation
The grass is wet because of the dewiness.
Literal Translation
Wet the grass because of the dewiness.
" Ramdam ko ang kahamugan sa labas. "
Natural Translation
I can feel the dewiness outside.
Literal Translation
Feel I the dewiness outside.
" Tuwing umaga sa probinsya, ramdam mo ang kahamugan na dumikit sa balat habang naglalakad sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
Every morning in the province, you can feel the dewiness clinging to your skin while walking in the field.
Literal Translation
Every morning in province, feel you the dewiness that clinging to skin while walking in field.
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