langitngit
langitngít with stress marks
creak; squeak
Usage Note
Langitngit is an onomatopoeic word imitating the high-pitched, repetitive creaking of floorboards, doors, or furniture. It is common in descriptions of old wooden houses in the Philippines. The reduplicated form reinforces the repeated, sustained quality of the sound.
Examples
" Lumalangitngit ang lumang upuan. "
Natural Translation
The old chair is creaking.
Literal Translation
Creaking the old chair.
" Rinig ko ang langitngit ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
I hear the creak of the door.
Literal Translation
Hear I the creak of door.
" Sa katahimikan ng gabi, naririnig namin ang langitngit ng sahig sa tuwing may lumalakad sa itaas. "
Natural Translation
In the silence of the night, we hear the creak of the floor whenever someone walks upstairs.
Literal Translation
In silence of-the night, hear we the creak of floor whenever there walks in upstairs.
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