From root: lagnat
Usage Note
Pagkalagnat refers to the condition or the period during which one has a fever. For example, you might mention the duration of the illness by saying Ang pagkalagnat niya ay tumagal ng tatlong araw.
Examples
" Tatlong araw ang pagkalagnat ko. "
Natural Translation
My fever lasted three days.
Literal Translation
Three days the state-of-having-fever my.
" Dahil ito sa pagkalagnat ko. "
Natural Translation
This is because of my state of having a fever.
Literal Translation
Because this to state-of-having-fever my.
" Matapos ang ilang araw na pagkalagnat, payo ng doktor na magpahinga muna siya bago bumalik sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
After several days of fever, the doctor advised that he rest first before returning to work.
Literal Translation
After the few days of state-of-having-fever, advice of doctor that rest first he before return to work.
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