Mangawit (en. Cramp)

/maŋaˈwit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of pain or discomfort in the muscles due to abnormal tension.

I felt a cramp in my leg after running a long distance.

Naramdaman ko ang mangawit sa aking binti matapos tumakbo ng mahabang distansya.

An occasional ailment that causes difficulty in moving the body.

The cramp in his hand made his work harder.

Ang mangawit sa kanyang kamay ay nagpadali ng kanyang trabaho.

A symptom often experienced by athletes.

Athletes often experience cramps after intense workouts.

Madalas na nakakaranas ng mangawit ang mga atleta matapos ang matinding ehersisyo.

hand cramp

Condition where the hand becomes painful and difficult to move.

mangawit ang kamay

leg cramp

Condition where the leg becomes painful and difficult to move.

mangawit ang binti

muscle pain

General term for any type of pain or discomfort in the muscles.

sakit ng kalamnan

so tired

I'm so tired from sitting here!

Sobrang mangawit na ako sa kakaupo dito!

weariness

My hands are weary from holding the cellphone.

Mangawit ang mga kamay ko sa kakahawak ng cellphone.

stiffness

My back is stiff, I feel like I'm going to cramp.

Mangawit na ang likod ko, parang mangangalay na ako.