maihiin
having a frequent urge to urinate
From root: ihi
Usage Note
Maihiin describes a person who needs to go to the bathroom much more frequently than normal.
Examples
" Maihiin ako ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
I keep needing to pee tonight.
Literal Translation
Frequent-urge-to-urinate I this night.
" Maihiin ako kapag malamig ang panahon. "
Natural Translation
I have a frequent urge to urinate when the weather is cold.
Literal Translation
Frequent-urge-to-urinate I when cold the weather.
" Mas naging maihiin ang lola ko mula nang uminom siya ng gamot para sa presyon ng dugo. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother has had a more frequent urge to urinate since she started taking blood pressure medicine.
Literal Translation
More became frequent-urge-to-urinate the grandmother my since when drank she of medicine for the pressure of blood.
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