Himuti (en. To be fearful)

/hiˈmu.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To show fear or apprehension.
He is fearful following the announcement of the storm.
Siya'y himuti sa kasunod na anunsyo ng bagyo.
To be paralyzed with fear.
Due to his fear, he could not move.
Dahil sa kanyang himuti, hindi siya nakagalaw.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be fearful.
Don't be scared.
Huwag kang himuti.

Related Words

fear
The feeling of apprehension or alarm toward something.
takot

Slang Meanings

Very or extremely angry or annoyed.
Why were you so himuti earlier? The problem wasn't that big.
Bakit ang himuti mo kanina? Hindi naman ganun kalaki ang problema.
Intense disappointment or discontent.
I wonder why he is so himuti about the exam results.
Nagtataka ako kung bakit siya himuti sa resulta ng exam.
Quick to anger or reaction to a situation.
Just a small mistake, but he got himuti right away.
Isang maliit na pagkakamali lang, pero himuti kaagad siya.