Mangilabot (en. Shiver)

/maŋ'ɪlabot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to feel shivers or fear.
My body shivered at the ghost story I heard.
Mangilabot ang aking katawan sa narinig kong kwento ng multo.
The feeling of fear or shock.
Sometimes I shiver from bad dreams.
Minsang mangilabot ako sa mga pangarap na masama.

Etymology

The word 'mangilabot' comes from the root word 'gilabot' meaning 'a frightening event' or 'a shuddering.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I shivered from the cold.
I shivered from the cold.
Mangilabot ako sa lamig.
I am shivering.
I am shivering.
Kinikilabutan ako.

Related Words

shudder
A noun referring to shivering or fear.
gilabot
shudder feeling
A noun referring to the feeling of shivering or fear.
pangilabot

Slang Meanings

scary
Wow, your story is so scary, it made me think twice!
Grabe, ang mangilabot ng kwento mo, kaya nakapag-isip ako tuloy!
you know it's coming and you're waiting for it
I’m right in front of them, so I’m getting that feeling because I think it’s about to happen!
Nasa harap na ako nila, kaya mangilabot na ako sa tingin ko!
feeling hesitant
I’m feeling hesitant about going to the party later.
Mangilabot na ako kung pupunta ba ako sa party mamaya.
suspenseful vibe
Once the movie starts, you're already getting that suspenseful vibe!
Pag nag-start na 'yung pelikula, mangilabot ka na sa vibe!