sensasyon
The English word sensation is sensasyon in Tagalog.
The term sensasyon refers to a physical feeling. In Tagalog, you can specify the type of feeling by using words like lamig (cold), sakit (pain) or kati (itch) to describe the sensation being experienced.
Meaning: physical feeling (noun)
Did you know?
- When describing a tingling sensation, Filipinos often use the word kuryente, which literally means 'electricity'.
- In traditional Filipino medicine, the internal sensation known as pakiramdam is used as a tool to sense the unspoken needs of others to maintain social harmony.
- The word sensasyon is also used in Tagalog to describe a person or event that causes a public stir, much like the English 'sensation'.
Examples in context
- "Anong klaseng sensasyon?" tanong ng isang nagbabantay ng tindahan."What kind of sensation?" asked the salesperson.This sentence is useful for seeing how to ask about the type of sensasyon using the word sensasyon.Tatoeba #4444008 by chloe_cabalquinto, translation #4443956 by AlanF_US
- Natuklasan ng doktor ang isang kakaibang sensasyon sa katawan ng pasyente.The doctor discovered an unusual sensation in the patient's body.
- Grabe ang pakiramdam ko pagkatapos ng mahabang araw sa trabaho.I feel exhausted after a long day at work.
- May kakaibang sensasyon ang aking mga kamay.My hands have a strange sensation.
Example conversation
Angela is describing a weird feeling in her hand to Ricardo.
- AngelaRicardo, may kakaibang sensasyon ako sa kaliwang kamay.Ricardo, I have a strange sensation in my left hand.
- RicardoParang namamanhid ba o kumikiliti?Does it feel numb or ticklish?
- AngelaParang may kuryenteng dumadaloy sa loob.It feels like electricity is flowing inside.
- RicardoBaka kailangan mong magpatingin sa doktor.Maybe you need to see a doctor.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
