Dilihim (en. Cautious)

/diˈli.him/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Difficult to trust the people around.
She is cautious and always careful around strangers.
Siya ay dilihim at palaging nag-iingat sa mga estranghero.
The act of being careful and not hasty.
One should be cautious in making life decisions to avoid mistakes.
Dapat maging dilihim ang mga desisyon sa buhay upang maiwasan ang pagkakamali.
Expressing doubt in situations.
He is cautious about sharing his future plans.
Dilihim siya tungkol sa kanyang mga plano sa hinaharap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cautious heart
Being careful and cautious in feelings.
dilihim ang puso
be cautious in business
Be careful in actions and decisions in transactions.
maging dilihim sa negosyo

Related Words

carefulness
The state of being careful or avoiding danger.
pag-iingat
narrow
Being careful in situations or chances.
makitid

Slang Meanings

Brazen or shameless.
She's so brazen, she has many debts but still keeps stealing.
Parang dilihim siya, andami nang atraso pero patuloy pa rin sa pagkupit.
A rude or irritating person.
Your friend is so annoying, it's like no one wants to hang out with him anymore.
Yung kaibigan mong dilihim, parang ayaw na siyang kasama sa group.
Grumpy or aloof.
Why is he like that? He’s so grumpy and a bit snobbish towards everyone.
Bakit ganyan siya? Ang dilihim kasi, medyo suplado sa lahat.