Kalagitnaan (en. Midst)

ka-la-git-na-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The midst refers to the place or time that is in the middle of two things or events.
He stood in the midst of two mountains.
Nakatayo siya sa kalagitnaan ng dalawang bundok.
It can refer to a part of the course of time, for example, in the middle of the year.
In the middle of the year, we often have exams.
Sa kalagitnaan ng taon, madalas tayong nagkakaroon ng mga pagsusulit.
It is also used to describe a state or condition that is in between two sources or states.
He is in the midst of his life.
Nasa kalagitnaan siya ng kanyang buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gitna', meaning 'middle' or 'center'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the midst of
in the middle of something or situation
sa kalagitnaan ng

Related Words

middle
Refers to the center or mid-point of something.
gitna

Slang Meanings

middle of something
I'm in the middle of the book and it's super exciting!
Nasa kalagitnaan ako ng libro at sobrang exciting na!
time of change or transition
It seems like we're in the middle of the year; you can really feel the change in the weather.
Parang kalagitnaan na tayo ng taon, damang-dama na ang pagbabago ng panahon.