From root: lamig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanlamig
nan-la-MIG
turned cold
Present (Incomplete)
nanlalamig
nan-la-la-MIG
turning cold
Future (Contemplated)
manlalamig
man-la-la-MIG
will turn cold
Usage Note
Manlamig is used when describing physical sensations of becoming cold, often due to fear, nervousness, or illness, such as having cold hands. Metaphorically, it is frequently used to describe a cooling of feelings or a loss of interest in a romantic relationship.
Examples
" Nanlamig ang kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
My hands turned cold.
Literal Translation
Turned-cold the hands my.
" Nakita ko siyang manlamig sa takot. "
Natural Translation
I saw him turn cold with fear.
Literal Translation
Saw I him turn-cold at fear.
" Nang malaman niyang nagsinungaling ang kasintahan, bigla na lang nanlamig ang kanyang damdamin dito. "
Natural Translation
When she found out her partner had lied, her feelings toward him suddenly turned cold.
Literal Translation
When found-out she-that lied the partner, suddenly just turned-cold the her feelings to-this.
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