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.