From root: lamig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpalamig
nag-pa-la-MIG
cooled off
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapalamig
nag-pa-pa-la-MIG
cooling off
Future (Contemplated)
magpapalamig
mag-pa-pa-la-MIG
will cool off
Usage Note
Magpalamig is used when one needs to physically escape the heat or metaphorically cool down from an argument or stress. It is frequently associated with taking a relaxing break in a cool environment, such as an air-conditioned room or a breezy outdoor spot.
Examples
" Magpalamig muna tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's cool off first.
Literal Translation
Cool-off first we.
" Gusto kong magpalamig sa ilalim ng puno. "
Natural Translation
I want to cool off under the tree.
Literal Translation
Want I cool-off at under the tree.
" Pumunta kami sa mall para magpalamig dahil hindi na namin matiis ang init ng tag-araw. "
Natural Translation
We went to the mall to cool off because we could no longer bear the heat of summer.
Literal Translation
Went we to mall to cool-off because not anymore we bear the heat of summer.
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