nginig
nginíg with stress marks
tremble; shiver
Usage Note
Nginig refers to the involuntary trembling or shivering caused by cold, fear, or intense emotion. It is most commonly used in its verb form 'manginig' (e.g., nanginginig) to describe someone who is currently shaking.
Examples
" May nginig ang kaniyang kamay. "
Natural Translation
His/Her hand has a tremble.
Literal Translation
Has tremble the his/her hand.
" May nginig ang boses niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her voice has a quiver.
Literal Translation
Have tremble the voice his/her.
" Halatang-halata ang nginig sa boses niya habang kinukuwento ang nakakatakot na karanasan kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The tremble in his/her voice was very obvious while telling the frightening experience from last night.
Literal Translation
Very-obvious the tremble in voice his/her while telling the scary experience last-night.
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