From root: yelo
Usage Note
Kayeluhan refers to the abstract state or quality of being icy. This is a more formal or descriptive term used when discussing temperature or texture.
Examples
" Hindi ko kaya ang kayeluhan ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
I can't handle the iciness of the water.
Literal Translation
Not I can the iciness of water.
" Ramdam ko ang kayeluhan ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
I can feel the iciness of the water.
Literal Translation
Felt I the iciness of water.
" Habang lumalalim ang lawa, lalong nadarama ng mga maninisid ang kayeluhan na umaantig hanggang sa buto. "
Natural Translation
As the lake deepened, the divers felt even more keenly the iciness that pierced to the bone.
Literal Translation
While deepening the lake, more felt by-the divers the iciness that pierces until to bone.
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