Diinan (en. Press)
/dɪ'ɪnæn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or activity that depicts pressing or forcing.
Press the paper so that it marks well.
Diinan mo ang papel upang ito ay magmarka ng mabuti.
Adding weight or force to something.
He will press the button to turn on the light.
Diinan niya ang pindutan upang buksan ang ilaw.
Etymology
Originating from the word 'dina' meaning 'because of this'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
press oneself
to remind oneself to do something by pushing or pressing.
diinan ang sarili
Related Words
press
The act of pressing or forcing.
diin
touch
An act of touching to push something.
pindot
Slang Meanings
putting pressure on someone during a conversation, like pointing fingers or showing what needs to be done
You need to put pressure on him, but he doesn't want to listen.
Diinan mo kasi siya, ayaw naman niya makinig.
making an effort to show the total impact of a situation
You need to highlight the problem so they can see a solution.
Diinan mo yung problema para makakita sila ng solusyon.