Panginginig (en. Trembling)

paŋɪŋiŋɪg

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state of trembling of the body usually caused by fear or cold weather.
His trembling proved that he was scared.
Ang kanyang panginginig ay nagpatunay na siya ay natatakot.
The manner of shaking or trembling of various parts of the body.
Due to extreme fatigue, he had trembling in his hands.
Dahil sa labis na pagod, siya ay nagkaroon ng panginginig sa kanyang mga kamay.
A symptom of certain health conditions, such as having nerve problems.
Trembling can be a sign of nerve system issues.
Ang panginginig ay maaaring senyales ng problema sa sistema ng nerbiyos.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'inig' which means 'sign of uncertainty or fear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trembling in fear
trembling caused by fear or anxiety
panginginig sa takot
body trembling
trembling that comes from the body due to various reasons
panginginig ng katawan

Related Words

tremor
The root of the word 'panginginig' that refers to the act of shaking or quaking.
inig

Slang Meanings

due to fear or anxiety
When he saw the ghost, he was like shaking from fear.
Nang makita niya yung multo, para siyang panginginig sa takot.
shaking from excitement or joy
I was shaking with joy when I got my exam results!
Nagpanginginig ako sa saya nang makuha ko yung resulta ng exam!
nervous anticipation
Sometimes, the shaking I feel when there's a surprise party is so exciting!
Minsan, yung panginginig na nararamdaman ko kapag may surprise party ay nakaka-excite!