lamig
lamíg with stress marks
coldness
Usage Note
Lamig refers to the sensation of cold and is commonly used with the prefix ma- (malamig) to describe weather, drinks, or the environment. Culturally, it also refers to muscle knots or tension believed to be caused by exposure to cold air or rain.
Examples
" Ang lamig ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It's cold now.
Literal Translation
The coldness now.
" Ang lamig ng tubig sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
The water is cold in the morning.
Literal Translation
The coldness of water in morning.
" Hindi ako makatulog dahil sa lamig ng gabi, kaya nagdagdag ako ng kumot. "
Natural Translation
I couldn't sleep because of the cold of the night, so I added a blanket.
Literal Translation
Not I could-sleep because of coldness of night, so added I of blanket.
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