ngilo
English: Translation
A *sharp, unsettling pain* (like a toothache), or a feeling of *dread and unease* when in a precarious situation—or even when witnessing someone else in a risky situation, evoking a vicarious sense of anxiety. It captures a visceral, uncomfortable sensation that bridges physical pain and emotional anxiety.
Example Sentence
Mari’gen-a-ngilo sa ligbing nya ampas. / Mari’gen-a-ngilo ading ngipen ko.
English: Example Sentence
It’s dreadfully unsettling standing on the edge of the cliff. / My tooth is achingly painful.
Notes
- *ngilo* (v./n.)
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Possible English equivalent lexemes:\
- to ache (for physical pain, like a toothache).\
- to send shivers down one’s spine (for the feeling of dread or unease).