Dumiyos (en. To act like a deity)

/duˈmijos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To act like a deity; to appear with power.

In her bathing by the river, she acted like a goddess to her fans.

Sa kanyang pagligo sa ilog, dumiyos siya sa kanyang mga tagahanga.

To perform actions that are not usual for a human.

Due to wealth, he seemed to live like a god.

Dahil sa kayamanan, tila dumiyos siya sa kanyang pamumuhay.

Originates from the Tagalog root word 'diyos' which means 'god'.

to be a god to oneself

Having an inflated sense of self as if possessing power.

maging diyos sa sarili

god

Reflects the persona or characteristics of a divine being with power.

diyos

to go down or leave from a high place or position

I went down from the rooftop to get the thing that fell.

Dumiyos ako mula sa rooftop para makuha yung bagay na nahulog.

to rush or hurry

He rushed to the party, not wasting any time.

Dumiyos na siya papunta sa party, hindi na nagpaliguy-ligoy.

to leave or escape

They left before the teachers arrived.

Dumiyos na sila bago pa man dumating ang mga guro.