From root: lamig
Usage Note
Malamig is used to describe objects, air, or weather that feel cold. For example, Malamig ang tubig means the water is cold.
Examples
" Malamig ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
The water is cold.
Literal Translation
Cold the water.
" Gusto ko ng tubig na malamig. "
Natural Translation
I want cold water.
Literal Translation
Want I of water that cold.
" Mas malamig ang panahon tuwing umaga kaya magdala ka ng dyaket pag lalabas ka. "
Natural Translation
The weather is colder in the mornings, so bring a jacket when you go out.
Literal Translation
More cold the weather every morning so bring you of jacket when go-out you.
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