inat
inát with stress marks
body stretching
Usage Note
Inat refers to the physical act of stretching one's limbs and torso, typically done instinctively upon waking up or after sitting for a long time. It is most commonly used in the verb form mag-inat to describe this relaxing action.
Examples
" Mag-inat ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Stretch your body first.
Literal Translation
Stretch you first.
" Sarap ng inat paggising sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
The stretch upon waking in the morning feels good.
Literal Translation
Good of-the stretch upon-waking in morning.
" Matapos ang buong araw na nakaupo sa harap ng kompyuter, kailangan ko talaga ng maayos na inat. "
Natural Translation
After a whole day sitting in front of the computer, I really need a good stretch.
Literal Translation
After the whole day sitting in front of-the computer, need I really of proper stretch.
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