sinat
sinát with stress marks
a slight fever
Usage Note
Sinat specifically describes a mild, low-grade fever — not a high temperature but enough to feel unwell. It is a very common complaint in Filipino households and is the first sign parents watch for in children. 'May sinat' (has a slight fever) is a typical reason given for staying home.
Examples
" May sinat ako kahapon. "
Natural Translation
I had a slight fever yesterday.
Literal Translation
Has slight-fever I yesterday.
" May sinat ang bata ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The child has a slight fever today.
Literal Translation
Has slight fever the child today.
" Hindi muna pumasok sa eskuwela ang bata dahil may sinat siya simula pa kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The child did not go to school for now because he had had a slight fever since last night.
Literal Translation
Not first attended at school the child because has slight-fever he since even last-night.
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