Kalabnawan (en. Chill)

/ka-la-bna-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being cold or having a low temperature.
The chill of the air around brings a feeling of coolness.
Ang kalabnawan ng hangin sa palibot ay nagdudulot ng pakiramdam ng paglamig.
The physical sensation of cold caused by a low temperature.
I feel the chill on my skin every morning.
Nararamdaman ko ang kalabnawan sa aking balat tuwing umaga.
A condition or state of being cold in a particular place.
The chill in the mountains provides comfort to people.
Ang kalabnawan sa bundok ay nakakapagpaginhawa sa mga tao.

Etymology

from the root word 'labnaw' meaning cold or creating stillness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Became chilly
The feeling of coldness in a situation.
Nagkalabnawan

Related Words

coldness
A condition of not having heat.
lamig
slumber
State of having a calm mind, often caused by a cold environment.
paghimbing

Slang Meanings

Acceptance or going along with a situation without taking it too seriously.
Let's just kalabnawan while studying, because we should have fun even if it's tough.
Kalabnawan na lang tayong mag-aral, kasi dapat masaya lang kahit nahihirapan.
Being laid-back or anxious about something.
Don't kalabnawan, you need to be strong for the interview!
Huwag kang kalabnawan, kailangan mong magpakatatag sa interview!