kisay
kísay with stress marks
involuntary shaking, convulsion, epilepsy
Usage Note
Kisay describes an involuntary, spasmodic trembling or twitching — often of the body when startled, cold, or in distress. It can also refer to the wriggling of an animal or fish. The word is concrete and sensory, most common in descriptive or narrative speech.
Examples
" May kisay ang isda sa lupa. "
Natural Translation
The fish is convulsing on the ground.
Literal Translation
Has convulsion the fish on-the ground.
" Nagdala ng takot ang kisay ng aso. "
Natural Translation
The dog's convulsion brought fear.
Literal Translation
Brought of fear the convulsion of dog.
" Biglang nanlamig ang katawan ko at hindi ko mapigil ang kisay ng aking mga kamay sa sobrang takot. "
Natural Translation
My body suddenly went cold and I couldn't stop the trembling of my hands out of sheer fright.
Literal Translation
Suddenly went-cold the body my and not I can-stop the shaking of-the my hands in extreme fear.
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