naninigid
naninigíd with stress marks
intense or penetrating pain
Usage Note
Naninigid describes a sharp, stabbing, or penetrating quality of pain — often used for nerve pain, dental pain, or the sting of cold wind. It conveys a pain that pierces or bores in, distinguishing it from dull aching pain.
Examples
" Naninigid ang sakit ng ngipin ko. "
Natural Translation
My toothache is sharp and stabbing.
Literal Translation
Penetrating the pain of tooth my.
" Naramdaman ko ang naninigid na lamig ng hangin kagabi. "
Natural Translation
I felt the intense coldness of the wind last night.
Literal Translation
Felt I the intense that cold of wind last-night.
" Tuwing umuulan, naninigid ang lamig na pumapasok sa aking mga buto, kaya kailangan kong magsuot ng makapal na damit. "
Natural Translation
Whenever it rains, a penetrating cold seeps into my bones, so I need to wear thick clothing.
Literal Translation
Every rains, penetrating the cold that entering in my plural bone, so need I-that to-wear of thick that clothing.
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