Kabituinan (en. Starliness)

/ka.bi.twi.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The characteristic of being star-like or related to stars.
The starliness of the night is very peaceful and beautiful.
Ang kabituinan ng gabi ay napakapayapa at maganda.
Condition of being as bright or shining as stars.
Sometimes, our dreams have a starliness that seems to shine from the darkness.
Minsan, ang mga pangarap natin ay may kabituinan na tila sumisikat mula sa dilim.

Etymology

derived from the word 'bituin' meaning 'star' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of starliness
Because of the multitude of stars in the sky.
puno ng kabituinan

Related Words

star
An astronomical object that emits light in the sky.
bituin
sparkle
A brief display of light or shine, similar to what happens with stars.
kislap

Slang Meanings

A relationship that resembles a couple but without commitment.
Mark said, 'We have no label, we're just in a situationship.'
Sabi ni Mark, 'Wala kaming label, kabituinan lang kami ni Sarah.'
A type of relationship that is laid-back and without pressure.
Anna just wants a situationship for fun.
Para lang sa saya, kabituinan ang gusto ni Anna.
Acting like friends but with elevated feelings.
Honestly, we're in a situationship, but we're still friends.
Sa totoo lang, kabituinan kami, pero magkaibigan pa rin kasi.