Irima (en. Faint)

/iˈri.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To faint or lose consciousness due to a lack of strength.
Upon seeing the situation, she fainted and lost consciousness.
Nang makita ang sitwasyon, siya ay nag-irima at nawalan ng ulirat.
To lose consciousness or become disturbed.
She fainted out of fear during an unexpected event.
Nag-irima siya sa sobrang takot sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari.

Etymology

Derived from a foreign word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fainted
collapsed due to weakness
nag-irima

Related Words

suffering
The condition that causes fainting.
pagsasakit

Slang Meanings

To look for a replacement item or person
He needs to irima his cellphone because it's really broken.
Kailangan na niyang irima ang cellphone niya, kasi sobrang sira na.
To swap items in a situation
Why don't you just irima your old shoes for the new ones?
Bakit di mo nalang irima yung luma mong sapatos sa bago?
To go back to a person or situation
It seems like he wants to irima his ex.
Mukhang gusto niyang irima yung ex niya.