From root: inat
Usage Note
Inat-inat describes the light and repetitive stretching movements a person makes when feeling stiff. It is often done while sitting for long periods to relieve muscle tension.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-inat-inat. "
Natural Translation
I want to do some leisurely stretching.
Literal Translation
Want I-to do-leisurely-stretching.
" Masarap ang inat-inat pagkagising. "
Natural Translation
Leisurely stretching after waking up feels good.
Literal Translation
Delicious the leisurely-stretching after-waking.
" Bago siya bumangon, mahaba muna ang inat-inat niya para mawala ang pananakit ng likod. "
Natural Translation
Before getting up, she does a long leisurely stretch first to ease her back pain.
Literal Translation
Before she rises, long first the leisurely-stretching her so-that disappears the pain of back.
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