From root: inat
Usage Note
Pag-inat refers to the physical movement of extending one's limbs or body to full length. This is a common habit Filipinos do upon waking up to shake off drowsiness.
Examples
" Kailangan mo ng pag-inat. "
Natural Translation
You need to stretch.
Literal Translation
Need you of stretching.
" Masarap ang pag-inat pagkagising. "
Natural Translation
Stretching is good after waking up.
Literal Translation
Pleasant the act-of-stretching upon-waking.
" Bago magsimula ang ehersisyo, mahalaga ang ilang minuto ng pag-inat upang hindi mapilay ang katawan. "
Natural Translation
Before starting exercise, a few minutes of stretching is important so the body doesn't get strained.
Literal Translation
Before start the exercise, important the some minutes of stretching so-that not get-strained the body.
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