Tighaba (en. Cramp)

/tiˈɡaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a muscle suddenly becomes tight or painful.
He experiences cramps while exercising.
Nakararanas siya ng tighaba habang nagpapa-ehersisyo.
Can be caused by excessive exertion or inadequate stretching.
Cramps can occur when you're dehydrated.
Ang tighaba ay maaaring mangyari kapag dehydrated ka.
A common experience among athletes after intense physical activity.
Athletes can easily get cramps if they don’t warm up.
Madaling magkakaroon ng tighaba ang mga atleta kapag hindi sila nag-init.

Etymology

Nakamay ay may masakit na sensasyon o pangangari.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cramps in the legs
Muscle tightness in the legs, usually caused by fatigue or inadequate warm-up.
Tighaba ng mga binti
Stomach cramps
Tightening of muscles in the stomach often associated with overeating or sudden movement.
Tighaba sa tiyan

Related Words

numbness
A condition where a part of the body seems to lose sensitivity and becomes difficult to move.
pamamanhid
health
The importance of proper health and fitness, including appropriate exercise and diet.
pangangalusugan

Slang Meanings

Leaning
I had a leaning spaghetti, it's delicious!
Kumain ako ng tighaba na spaghetti, ang sarap!
Draw
I leaned in on his stories, so I ignored him.
Nagtighaba ako sa kanyang mga kwento, kaya hindi ko na siya pinansin.
Falling
He's really falling in his grades at school.
Talagang tighaba siya sa mga grado niya sa school.