From root: pawis
Usage Note
Pawisan is a stative adjective formed from pawis denoting that a person is currently covered in sweat. It describes an observable physical condition rather than the act of sweating and is common in casual speech after physical exertion, hot weather, or nervousness.
Examples
" Pawisan ako pagkatapos tumakbo. "
Natural Translation
I'm drenched in sweat after running.
Literal Translation
Drenched-in-sweat I after running.
" Pawisan na ang likod ko. "
Natural Translation
My back is already drenched in sweat.
Literal Translation
Drenched-in-sweat already the back my.
" Pawisan na pawisan ang mga manlalaro nang matapos ang laro sa ilalim ng matinding init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The players were completely drenched in sweat when the game ended under the intense heat of the sun.
Literal Translation
Drenched-in-sweat very-drenched the players when ended the game under of intense heat of sun.
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