Mahignaw (en. Cold)
/ma-hi-ngaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates a state or feeling of being not hot.
The weather is cold in the mountains during winter.
Mahignaw ang panahon sa mga bundok tuwing taglamig.
Condition of temperature that is lower than normal or comfortable.
You need to bring a jacket because it is cold outside.
Kailangan mong magdala ng jacket dahil mahignaw sa labas.
Expresses a cold feeling or relationship.
He received a cold welcome from his relatives.
May mahignaw na pagtanggap siya mula sa kanyang mga kamag-anak.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The breeze is cold.
The air is cold around.
Mahignaw ang simoy ng hangin.
The night is very cold.
The temperature is cold at night.
Napaka-mahignaw ng gabi.
Related Words
chill
The feeling of tightness or lack of warmth due to low temperature.
ginaw
coldness
The condition of having a low temperature.
lamig
Slang Meanings
To have brief and shallow conversations.
When was the last time you had small talk with your friends?
Kailan ka pa huling nagmahignaw sa mga tropa mo?
Don't be too serious; lighten up or make others laugh.
Sometimes, just have fun; not everything has to be serious.
Minsan, magmahignaw ka lang, hindi lahat dapat seryoso.