Hilab (en. Cramp)
hee-lahb
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of pain in the muscle or part of the body usually caused by overuse.
The cramp in her stomach was due to bad food.
Ang hilab sa kanyang tiyan ay dulot ng masamang pagkain.
A temporary tightening or contraction of muscles that can cause pain.
He felt a cramp in his arm after a long time of exercising.
Naramdaman niya ang hilab sa kanyang braso matapos ang mahabang oras ng pag-eehersisyo.
Etymology
root word from the term 'hilab' meaning 'distress or pain.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
stomach cramp
pain in the stomach area
hilab ng tiyan
Related Words
pain
A general term for any uncomfortable feeling in the body.
sakit
sore throat
Pain in the throat caused by inflammation or damage.
pamamaos
Slang Meanings
tightness or occasional pain in the stomach
I've got a weird hilab feeling today, like something's cramping in my stomach.
Kakaibang hilab ang nararamdaman ko ngayon, parang may kumikirot sa tiyan ko.
common term for stomach pain
I'm having hilab again, I need to eat something.
Naka-hilab na naman ako, kailangan ko nang kumain.