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    Tignas (en. Blister)

    ˈtiɲɡas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A blister formed on the skin due to moisture or heat exposure.
    I developed a blister on my hand after cleaning the yard.
    Nagkaroon ako ng tignas sa kamay matapos ang aking paglilinis ng bakuran.
    A small blister filled with fluid.
    The blister on his foot hurts when he walks.
    Ang tignas sa kanyang paa ay masakit kapag siya'y naglalakad.
    Itching or numbness in parts of the skin caused by an allergy.
    He developed a rash on his skin after coming into contact with an allergen.
    Nagkaroon siya ng tignas sa balat matapos siyang makipag-ugnayan sa alerhikong bagay.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'tiga' which means to cause or to happen.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Has a blister
    Indicates that there is a blister or irritation on the skin.
    May tignas

    Related Words

    irritation
    A type of itching or rashes on the skin.
    irita
    allergy
    A body reaction to specific substances that causes blisters or occasional itching.
    allergy

    Slang Meanings

    Always in flip-flops (always barefoot)
    You know, Jessa is at it again, no shoes on!
    Alam mo na, si Jessa, tignas na naman, walang sapin ngayon!
    Extremely hard-headed
    You're really hard-headed, like a tignas!
    Ang tigas talaga ng ulo mo, parang tignas!
    Acting a bit insane (crazy or weird)
    Why are you talking like that? You sound like a tignas!
    Bakit ganyan ka makausap? Parang tignas ka na!