ligamgam
ligamgám with stress marks
lukewarm; tepid
Usage Note
Ligamgam refers to a mild, lukewarm temperature that is neither hot nor cold. It is most commonly used in daily life when preparing water for bathing infants and the sick, or when checking the temperature of milk.
Examples
" Ligamgam ang tubig sa baso. "
Natural Translation
The water in the glass is lukewarm.
Literal Translation
Lukewarm the water in glass.
" Nawala ang ligamgam ng kape. "
Natural Translation
The lukewarmness (warmth) of the coffee is gone.
Literal Translation
Gone the lukewarmness of coffee.
" Tiyakin mong ligamgam lamang ang tubig bago paliguan ang sanggol upang hindi siya mabigla sa init o lamig. "
Natural Translation
Make sure the water is only lukewarm before bathing the baby so he won't be startled by the heat or cold.
Literal Translation
Ensure you-that lukewarm only the water before to-bathe the baby so not he/she startled by heat or cold.
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