lagkit
lagkít with stress marks
stickiness
Also means
Lagkit can also refer to glutinous or sticky rice.
Usage Note
Lagkit describes the physical sensation of being sticky or viscous, particularly on the skin. It is most commonly used to express discomfort during the hot and humid weather frequent in the Philippines.
Examples
" Malagkit ang kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
My hands are sticky.
Literal Translation
Sticky the hand my.
" Ayoko ng lagkit sa aking kamay. "
Natural Translation
I don't like the stickiness on my hands.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I of stickiness on my hand.
" Dahil sa init at lagkit ng panahon, halos hindi makatulog ang mga bata nang buong gabi. "
Natural Translation
Because of the heat and stickiness of the weather, the children could barely sleep all night.
Literal Translation
Because of heat and stickiness of weather, almost not can-sleep the children whole night.
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