Manginig (en. Tremble)

/maˈniɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To have shivering or shaking of the body due to fear, cold, or other factors.

She started to tremble in fear in front of the big wave.

Siya ay manginig sa takot sa harap ng malaking alon.

To feel tremors for various reasons such as shock.

He trembled when he heard the loud sound of the crash.

Manginig siya nang marinig ang malakas na tunog ng pagkakahulog.

To show signs of uncertainty or nervousness.

His hands trembled while he spoke in public.

Manginig ang kanyang mga kamay habang nagpapahayag siya sa publiko.

originating from the root 'nig' meaning 'tremble' or 'shiver'

tremble in fear

to shiver due to fear

manginig sa takot

tremble due to cold

to shiver due to cold temperature

manginig dahil sa lamig

trembling

the condition of being tremulous or shaky.

panginginig

tremor

a sound produced by a part of the body due to shaking.

kinig

to react excessively out of fear or extreme happiness

You'll just tremble with excitement when you see him!

Manginig ka lang sa excitement pag makita mo siya!

to hesitate or pause on a decision due to fear

When I saw the big dog, I trembled and didn't know whether to approach or not.

Nang makita ko yung malaking aso, manginig ako at di ko alam kung lalapit o hindi.