Pangangawit (en. Muscle ache)
pang-a-ngawit
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A condition of pain and fatigue in the muscles.
Due to excessive exercise, he felt muscle ache in his legs.
Dahil sa labis na ehersisyo, nakaramdam siya ng pangangawit sa kanyang mga binti.
Muscle discomfort caused by prolonged position or improper movement.
The ache in her back was a result of improper posture while working.
Ang pangangawit sa kanyang likod ay resulta ng maling postura habang nagtatrabaho.
Etymology
From the root 'gawit' meaning having pain or fatigue in the muscles.
Common Phrases and Expressions
muscle soreness
A specific terminology referring to pain or fatigue of the muscles.
pangangawit ng kalamnan
Related Words
pain
A general term for any type of pain or discomfort.
sakit
fatigue
A state of exhaustion or low energy levels that may lead to muscle ache.
pagkapagod
Slang Meanings
Occasional discomfort or pain in the body
Wow, my arm feels super sore! I should probably ask if I've been hitting the gym for too long.
Grabe, parang ang mangawit ng braso ko! Tanong ko na lang kung matagal na akong nag-gym.
Body ache due to exhaustion
I hope my back doesn't hurt from all the stuff I carried earlier.
Sana hindi na mangawit ang likod ko sa dami ng binuhat kanina.
Feeling of slight pain or tension
I binge-watched a series last night, so now my neck feels sore!
Naka-binge watch ako ng series kagabi, kaya ngayon ang pangangawit ko sa leeg!