manhid
manhíd with stress marks
numb; lack of feeling
Also means
Figuratively, manhid can describe emotional numbness or indifference — a person who seems unaffected by others' suffering.
Usage Note
Manhid is used both literally for physical numbness — as in a limb that has fallen asleep — and metaphorically for emotional insensitivity. The figurative use is especially common in social and political commentary when criticizing leaders perceived as lacking empathy for others' hardships.
Examples
" Manhid ang paa ko. "
Natural Translation
My foot is numb.
Literal Translation
Numb the foot my.
" Manhid ang kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
My hand is numb.
Literal Translation
Numb the hand my.
" Naging manhid na siya sa mga puna dahil sobra na ang dami ng narinig niya sa paglipas ng mga taon. "
Natural Translation
He/She has become numb to criticism because he/she has heard far too much of it over the years.
Literal Translation
Became numb already he/she to the criticisms because too-much already the amount of heard he/she in passing of the years.
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