Also means
Katí with final stress is distinct from káti (low tide) — see káti.
Usage Note
Katí describes the sensation of itchiness on the skin. It is a very common everyday word used when describing allergies, insect bites, rashes, or dry skin. 'Kumakati' (it is itching) is the active form. Itchiness from mosquito bites, a near-universal experience in the tropics, makes this word part of daily Filipino vocabulary.
Examples
" Makati ang likod ko. "
Natural Translation
My back is itchy.
Literal Translation
Itchy the back my.
" May katí ang tela ng damit. "
Natural Translation
The fabric of the dress has an itchiness.
Literal Translation
Has itchy the fabric of dress.
" Kumakati ang aking braso dahil sa kagat ng lamok kaya hindi ako makatulog kagabi. "
Natural Translation
My arm was itching because of mosquito bites, so I couldn't sleep last night.
Literal Translation
Itching the my arm because of bite of mosquito so not I can-sleep last-night.
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