Tighim (en. Convulsions)

/ˈtɪɡɪm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

a contraction or tightening of the muscles, usually due to pain or pressure

He experiences convulsions in his leg whenever the weather gets hot.

Nakakaranas siya ng tighim sa kanyang binti tuwing umiinit ang panahon.

an involuntary movement caused by stress or disturbance

This convulsion may be a sign of mental health distress.

Ang tighim na ito ay maaaring senyales ng pagkabahala sa mental na kalusugan.

from a root word meaning flow or current

contraction of pain

representation of physical pain or discomfort

tighim ng sakit

spasm

a sudden attack or contraction of the body

hampas

pain

a deeper sense of pain that often leads to convulsions

pagsasakit

hurt feelings

He doesn't want to talk, he's acting like he's got hurt feelings towards me.

Ayaw niya na makipag-usap, parang tighim siya sa akin.

disgust

She's really disgusted with what happened between them, she doesn't want to be with him anymore.

Masyado na siyang tighim sa nangyari sa kanila, ayaw na niyang makasama pa ito.

got annoyed

I got annoyed with his jokes, that's why I stopped talking.

Nagtighim na ako sa mga biro niya, kaya di na ako nagsalita.