naglalanggam
itching sensation
From root: langgam
Usage Note
Naglalanggam describes the "pins and needles" or tingling sensation in a limb, as if ants are crawling on the skin.
Examples
" Naglalanggam ang paa ko. "
Natural Translation
My foot feels tingly.
Literal Translation
Tingling the foot my.
" Naglalanggam ang aking binti. "
Natural Translation
My leg has an itching sensation.
Literal Translation
Itching-sensation the my leg.
" Matapos akong maupo nang matagal, naglalanggam ang aking mga binti kaya hindi muna ako makatayo agad. "
Natural Translation
After sitting for a long time, my legs felt all pins and needles, so I couldn't stand up right away.
Literal Translation
After me sat for long, tingling the my legs so not first I can-stand immediately.
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