hilo
hílo with stress marks
dizziness
Usage Note
Hilo refers to the sensation of dizziness or vertigo, commonly experienced after spinning, getting up too fast, or from heat and hunger. It is frequently used in medical contexts and everyday complaints, and is distinguished from the adjective form hi-ló by stress pattern.
Examples
" May hilo ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I feel dizzy right now.
Literal Translation
Has dizziness I now.
" May hilo akong nararamdaman. "
Natural Translation
I am feeling some dizziness.
Literal Translation
Has dizziness I-that feeling.
" Biglang inatake siya ng hilo nang tumayo siya agad, kaya kinailangan niyang humawak sa pader. "
Natural Translation
Dizziness suddenly hit her when she stood up too quickly, so she had to hold on to the wall.
Literal Translation
Suddenly attacked her of dizziness when stood she immediately, so needed she-to hold on wall.
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