From root: sipon
Usage Note
Pagsisipon refers to the occurrence or period of suffering from a cold. It is frequently discussed during the rainy season when colds are more prevalent.
Examples
" Galing ang ubo sa pagsisipon. "
Natural Translation
The cough came from having a cold.
Literal Translation
Came the cough from state-of-having-a-cold.
" Masama ang pakiramdam sa pagsisipon. "
Natural Translation
Having a cold makes one feel bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the feeling in state-of-having-a-cold.
" Tuwing tag-ulan ay laganap ang pagsisipon, kaya mahalagang uminom ng maraming tubig at magpahinga nang husto. "
Natural Translation
Colds are widespread during the rainy season, so it is important to drink plenty of water and rest well.
Literal Translation
Every rainy-season is widespread the state-of-having-a-cold, so important to-drink of much water and to-rest very.
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