kilabot
kilabót with stress marks
terror; fear; goose bumps
Usage Note
Kilabot describes the physical sensation of goose bumps or a shiver of terror — the involuntary bodily response to fear, horror, or sometimes awe. 'Nakakakilabot' (terrifying/creepy) is a very common adjective used in everyday speech when reacting to scary stories or shocking news.
Examples
" Nakakakilabot ang kuwento. "
Natural Translation
The story is terrifying.
Literal Translation
Terrifying the story.
" Ang kilabot sa gabi ay totoo. "
Natural Translation
The terror at night is real.
Literal Translation
The terror at night is true.
" Tuwing maaalala ko ang nangyari noong gabing iyon, nananaig pa rin ang kilabot sa buong katawan ko. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I remember what happened that night, a chill of terror still takes over my whole body.
Literal Translation
Whenever will-remember I the happened on-that night, prevails still the terror in whole body my.
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