Kilabutan (en. The chills)

/ki.la.ˈbu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

a state of having shivers or goosebumps, often caused by fear or excitement.

When she heard the strange sound, she was struck by chills.

Nang makarinig siya ng kakaibang tunog, siya ay tinamaan ng kilabutan.

an emotional reaction of shock or fright that causes discomfort in the body.

That story gave me chills from head to toe.

Ang kwentong iyon ay nagbigay sa akin ng kilabutan mula ulo hanggang paa.

root word: 'libot' which means to roam or surround, with 'ki' added as a prefix.

I felt a shiver.

I felt chills.

nagkaroon ako ng kilabutan

chill

the sensation of cold that prompts shivering in the body.

ginaw

fear

emotions that provoke shivers or chills.

nor

like there's a chill in the back

When we talked about ghost stories, I got chills from what they were saying.

Nang magkwentuhan kami ng kababalaghan, kilabutan ako sa mga sinasabi nila.

restless or trembling

He finally arrived, so I was so happy, but I was shaking with excitement.

Dumating na siya, kaya ang saya saya, pero kilabutan ako sa excitement.