Ngilo (en. Tinny sensation)

/ˈŋɪlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling that usually describes the lack of structure or excessive sensitivity of the nerves in the mouth.

I felt a tingling sensation after eating icy sorbet.

Nakaramdam ako ng ngilo matapos kumain ng malamig na sorbetes.

A sensation of pain or discomfort caused by extreme cold or hardness of food.

Eating hard candies often causes a tingling sensation.

Madalas na nagiging sanhi ng ngilo ang pagngangain ng matitigas na kendi.

A Tagalog word derived from the root 'ngil-' related to the senses of taste or smell.

having a tingling sensation

Indicates a feeling of slight pain or irritation in the mouth.

may ngilo

pain

A general term for any form of discomfort or pain.

sakit

discomfort

A condition resulting in discomfort or pain caused by extreme cold or hardness.

pangangalit

ticklish or annoying

His back is so ticklish that it’s annoying!

Ang gulo niya ng ngilo sa likod, nakakabuwisit!

tooth discomfort or itching

Wow, my tooth is super sensitive, I need to go to the dentist!

Grabe, parang ngilo na ng ngipin ko, kailangan ko nang pumunta sa dentista!

prank or joke

He said something silly, I feel like he's just joking with me.

Nagsabi siya ng ngilo, feeling ko nagjo-joke lang siya sa akin.