Inimbaw (en. To be aware)

i-nim-baw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of a person's knowledge or understanding of something.
The awareness of the students about their lessons is important.
Ang inimbaw ng mga estudyante tungkol sa kanilang mga aralin ay mahalaga.
verb
The process of receiving or realizing knowledge about something.
People are aware of the danger of pollution.
Ang mga tao ay inimbaw sa panganib ng polusyon.

Etymology

Bikol word related to people's knowledge of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be aware
to gain knowledge or awareness about something
maging inimbaw

Related Words

knowledge
The understanding or information obtained by a person.
kaalaman
awareness
The knowledge or understanding of a person about their surroundings.
kamalayan

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be happy even when sad
He seemed to be inimbaw when something bad happened; he still smiled.
Parang siyang inimbaw nung may nangyaring hindi maganda, nakangiti pa rin.
to act or play along in a similar situation
No matter what the news was, he still inimbaw at the party.
Kahit anong anong balita, inimbaw pa rin siya sa party.