malamig
/malaˈmiɡ/
malamig is the Tagalog word for cold.
malamig is used to describe a low temperature or a feeling of coldness.
Which one should you use?
While malamig refers to temperature, it is distinct from ginaw, which refers to the sensation of feeling chilled or the coldness of the weather/environment.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the comparative 'colder', use the word mas before malamig. To express the superlative 'coldest', use the prefix pinaka- with the word, resulting in pinakamalamig.
How do you pronounce it?
/malaˈmiɡ/
Did you know?
- The root word lamig can also refer to a type of body ache or 'lamig' sensation caused by muscle stiffness, often treated with traditional massage.
- In some Tagalog-speaking regions, 'malamig' can be used figuratively to describe a business or market that is 'slow' or lacking in activity.
- In traditional Filipino folk medicine, certain 'cold' illnesses are treated with 'hot' foods or herbs to restore balance to the body.
Examples in context
- Sa kwarto, giniginaw ako kahit may suot na akong jacket.In the room, I feel cold even though I'm wearing a jacket.
- Grabe yung lamig ng hangin ngayon!The wind is so cold today!
- Gusto mo ng malamig na orange juice?Do you want a cold orange juice?
- Ang kape ay mas malamig kaysa sa tsaa.Coffee is colder than tea.
- Malamig ang tubig.The water is cold.
- Malamig ang tubig sa gripo.The water in the faucet is cold.
- Malamig ang panahon ngayon.The weather is cold today.
- Huwag mong inumin ang malamig na gatas.Don't drink the cold milk.
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are sitting in a cafe on a rainy day.
- JoseMalamig ba ang kape mo, Maria?Is your coffee cold, Maria?
- MariaHindi, mainit pa ito.No, it is still hot.
- JoseMalamig talaga ang hangin sa labas.The air outside is really cold.
- MariaOo, kailangan natin ng jacket.Yes, we need jackets.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry malamig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
