From root: nginig
Usage Note
Panginig refers to a factor or instrument that induces a state of trembling.
Examples
" Ang lamig ang panginig ko. "
Natural Translation
The cold is what makes me shiver.
Literal Translation
The cold the cause-of-shivering my.
" Ang lamig ang panginig ng aking katawan. "
Natural Translation
The cold is the cause of my body shivering.
Literal Translation
The cold is the cause-of-shivering of my body.
" Hindi lamang ang lamig ng gabi kundi pati ang takot ang naging panginig ng buong katawan niya. "
Natural Translation
Not only the cold of the night but also the fear became the cause of his whole body shivering.
Literal Translation
Not only the cold of night but also the fear the became cause-of-shivering of whole body his.
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