Itim (en. Black)
/ˈitɪm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A color commonly used to describe objects without light.
That dog is black.
Ang asong iyon ay itim.
A color that symbolizes sadness or darkness.
The black dress will be worn at the funeral.
Ang itim na damit ay isusuot sa libing.
Etymology
From the word 'itim' which refers to a color devoid of or not containing light.
Common Phrases and Expressions
black bird
Any bird with black feathers.
itim na ibon
black smoke
Smoke resulting from the burning of black-colored materials.
itim na usok
Related Words
light
The opposite of black, referring to any form of light.
liwanag
color
A general term for variations in appearance driven by light.
kulay
Slang Meanings
black dye or hair color
I added black dye to my hair.
Nagdagdag ako ng itim na pangkulay sa buhok ko.
dark or without light
The view is beautiful, but the surroundings are really dark.
Ang ganda ng tanawin, pero ang paligid ay sobrang itim.
ugly or unpleasant situation
I don't like these kinds of ugly situations.
Ayoko sa mga ganitong itim na pagkakataon.