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.