From root: lamig
Usage Note
Palamig is a general term for chilled sweet beverages, often sold by street vendors as refreshments.
Examples
" Masarap ang palamig na ito. "
Natural Translation
This cold drink is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the cold-drink that this.
" Bumili kami ng palamig sa tindahan. "
Natural Translation
We bought a cold drink at the store.
Literal Translation
Bought we of cold-drink at store.
" Tuwing tanghaling-tapat, naghahanap ako ng malamig na palamig sa kanto para mapawi ang init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
Every high noon, I look for a cold drink at the corner to relieve the heat of the day.
Literal Translation
Every high-noon, looking-for I of cold cold-drink at corner to relieve the heat of sun.
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