Itiim (en. Black)

i-ti-im

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
A color often described as lacking color or darkness.
Her dress is black and looks elegant.
Ang kanyang damit ay itiim at eleganteng tingnan.
Displays a gloomy or negative emotion or trait.
There are black clouds in the sky, it seems a storm is coming.
May mga itim na ulap sa langit, tila magkakaroon ng bagyo.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'itim' which refers to the color black.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black cat
A cat that is black in color.
itiim na pusa

Related Words

tuxedo cat
A cat that is black with other colors or patterns.
/pang-gitnang pusa/

Slang Meanings

Black heart
She seems to have a black heart, her behavior is so bad.
Parang pusong itim siya, sobrang sama ng ugali.
Black as night when angry
He's black as night when he's angry.
Itim na itim siya kapag galit.
Jet black
Her hair is really jet black.
Ang kanyang buhok, itim na itim talaga.