Gitnanggitna (en. Middle)
/git-nang-ˈgit-na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
In between two things or places.
The middle position between the two is the hardest.
Ang gitnanggitna ng dalawa ay ang pinaka-mahirap na posisyon.
Indicates a state of being neither excessive nor lacking.
In the middle ground lies his attitude; he is neither too kind nor too grumpy.
Sa gitnanggitna ang kanyang ugali, hindi siya masyadong mabait o masyadong masungit.
Etymology
the word 'middle' comes from root words meaning 'center' or 'assembly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mid-term school opening
a period in the calendar when students return to school in the middle of the year.
gitnang pasukan
Related Words
middle
The part that is in between other parts.
gitna
intermediate
Indicates a part between others.
panggitna
Slang Meanings
Alright or suitable for the situation, status, or condition.
Let's just make a plan that's in the middle so everything won't clash.
Gawa lang tayo ng plano na gitnanggitna para hindi magkasalungat ang lahat.
Refers to things that are neither too much nor too little; balanced.
It seems like the political issues being raised right now are just in the middle.
Parang gitnanggitna lang ang pagkaka-issue ng mga isyu sa pulitika ngayon.