From root: nginig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanginig
na-ngi-NIG
shivered
Present (Incomplete)
nanginginig
na-ngi-ngi-NIG
shivering
Future (Contemplated)
manginginig
ma-ngi-ngi-NIG
will shiver
Usage Note
Manginig is used to describe involuntary shivering or trembling caused by factors like cold, fear, or extreme nervousness. It is often used to emphasize the physical manifestation of one's internal state or reaction to the environment.
Examples
" Nanginginig ako sa lamig. "
Natural Translation
I am shivering from the cold.
Literal Translation
Shivering I from cold.
" Nagsimulang manginig ang kanyang kamay. "
Natural Translation
His hand started to shiver.
Literal Translation
Started to-shiver the his/her hand.
" Nanginginig ang buong katawan niya sa takot habang naghihintay ng resulta ng pagsusuri. "
Natural Translation
His whole body was trembling with fear while waiting for the test results.
Literal Translation
Shivering the whole body his from fear while waiting of result of examination.
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