kiliti
kilíti with stress marks
tickling sensation
Usage Note
Kiliti refers to the sensation of being tickled or a ticklish feeling. Being ticklish (makiliti) is a common topic in playful social interactions. The word also appears figuratively — 'may kiliti sa puso' evokes a gentle, fluttery feeling of delight.
Examples
" May kiliti ako sa paa. "
Natural Translation
I have a tickling feeling on my foot.
Literal Translation
Has tickle I on foot.
" May kiliti ako sa aking leeg. "
Natural Translation
I have a tickling sensation in my neck.
Literal Translation
Has tickle I at-the my neck.
" Tuwang-tuwa ang mga bata sa kiliti ng kanilang lolo na palaging nagpapatawa sa kanila tuwing bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
The children are delighted by the tickling of their grandfather who always makes them laugh during vacations.
Literal Translation
Very-delighted the children in-the tickle of their grandfather that always makes-laugh at them every vacation.
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