init
inít with stress marks
heat; high temperature
Usage Note
Init refers to the sensation of heat and is the root for 'mainit,' the standard word for hot weather or objects. In daily life, it is often used to describe the humid climate or a person's quick temper.
Examples
" Ang init ng panahon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The weather is so hot today.
Literal Translation
The heat of weather today.
" Ramdam ko ang init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
I can feel the heat of the sun.
Literal Translation
Feel I the heat of sun.
" Hindi ako makatulog kagabi dahil sa sobrang init, kaya binuksan ko ang bintana para makapasok ang hangin. "
Natural Translation
I couldn't sleep last night because of the extreme heat, so I opened the window to let the air in.
Literal Translation
Not I can-sleep last-night because of extreme heat, so opened I the window so can-enter the air.
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