From root: lamig
Usage Note
Kalamigan refers to the abstract state of coldness or the peak period of a cold climate.
Examples
" Ramdam ang kalamigan ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
The coldness of the morning is felt.
Literal Translation
Felt the coldness of morning.
" Naramdaman ko ang kalamigan ng gabi. "
Natural Translation
I felt the coldness of the night.
Literal Translation
Felt I the coldness of night.
" Sa kalamigan ng panahon sa Baguio, lagi kaming nagdadala ng makapal na jacket kapag bumibisita doon. "
Natural Translation
Because of the cold weather in Baguio, we always bring a thick jacket whenever we visit there.
Literal Translation
In coldness of weather in Baguio, always we bring of thick that jacket when visit there.
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