What Is “Pasma” In English? (Answers)
PASMA IN ENGLISH – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Tagalog, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to take a look at the Tagalog word “Pasma” and its translation into English.
Pasma is a condition that describes shaking hands. In the Philippines, you could often hear that word used a lot in conversations.
For example:
- Pasmado ako, kayo na lang kumuha ng pictures.
- Ayaw kong maging mekaniko, pasmado kasi ako.
In English, the sentences could be translated as:
- I got shaky hands, you guys should take the pictures instead.
- I don’t want to be a mechanic because I have shaky hands.
The word Pasmado comes from the Spanish, “Espasmo” or “spasms” in English. Although there is no direct translation for the Pasma in English, a medical term that comes close is “hand tremor”.
It is mostly caused by anxiety. A hand tremor in itself isn’t life-threatening, but it can make daily tasks difficult. Additionally, it can also be an early warning sign of some neurological and degenerative conditions.
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