Pananakit (en. Pain)

pa-na-na-kit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
a condition of feeling uncomfortable or painful in the body.
The headache pain worsens during cold weather.
Ang pananakit ng ulo ay lumalala tuwing may malamig na panahon.
pain or discomfort felt in a part of the body.
I felt pain in my stomach after eating.
Naramdaman ko ang pananakit sa aking tiyan pagkatapos kumain.
the condition of having pain that may be caused by injury, infection, or other factors.
Joint pain is often due to arthritis.
Ang pananakit ng mga kasukasuan ay madalas dahil sa arthritis.

Etymology

from the root 'sakit' with the prefix 'pan-' meaning 'action' or 'method'

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffering from pain
experiencing pain or discomfort.
nagdurusa sa pananakit
training in pain management
methods to alleviate pain.
pagsasanay sa pananakit

Related Words

pain
a general term for any kind of pain or discomfort.
sakit
sting
focuses on sharp pain in a specific part of the body.
kirot

Slang Meanings

pain felt, usually in the body
My headache pain is always there.
Ang pananakit ng ulo ko, parati na lang.
a feeling of hurt or emotional pain
You're so dramatic, you don't have any heartache.
Napaka-drama mo naman, wala kang pananakit sa puso.
pain caused by emotions
Because of the breakup, I'm experiencing pain.
Dahil sa breakup, nakakaranas ako ng pananakit.