Pamamanhid (en. Numbness)

pah-mah-mah-nhid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a part of the body is unable to feel.
He experiences numbness in his hands after long hours of working on the computer.
Nakararanas siya ng pamamanhid sa kanyang mga kamay matapos ang mahabang oras na trabaho sa computer.
A symptom that may be caused by nerve compression or injury.
Numbness can be a result of nerve injury in the back.
Ang pamamanhid ay maaaring resulta ng pinsala sa ugat sa likod.
A condition that causes a lack of sensation or sensitivity.
Numbness is common in diabetic patients due to nerve damage.
Madalas ang pamamanhid sa mga diabetic na pasyente dahil sa nerve damage.

Etymology

root word: numb

Common Phrases and Expressions

numbness of the fingers
numbness of the fingers
pamamanhid ng mga daliri

Related Words

numb
The state of being unable to feel.
manhid
itching
A condition opposite of numbness, where there is excessive sensitivity.
pangangati

Slang Meanings

Like numb or not feeling anything, especially in the body.
I got numb again after sitting too long in front of the aircon.
Nag-pamamanhid na naman ako pagkatapos magtagal sa tapat ng aircon.
Purposely feeling numb or losing the sense of feeling, often due to extreme fatigue.
It's fine, I'm just feeling numb from the extreme stress at work.
Okay lang, nag-pamamanhid na kasi ako sa sobrang stress ng trabaho.
Pulling back from emotions or not showing feelings.
I'm kind of numb to all the drama in my life.
Medyo pamamanhid na ako sa lahat ng mga drama sa buhay ko.