Kamuntay (en. Ubiquitous)

/ka-mun-tay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates a condition where something is about to happen or not happen.
He almost drowned but was saved.
Kamuntay na siyang nalunod ngunit nailigtas.

Etymology

From the root 'kamuntik' meaning 'almost' or 'to fail'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

almost about to
almost happen
kamuntay nang

Related Words

almost
A word used to express the near occurrence of an event.
halos

Slang Meanings

Pale or colorless
He turned pale from fear.
Kamuntay na siya sa sobrang takot.
Lifeless or lacking energy
The vibe of the party has turned lifeless now.
Kamuntay na tuloy ang vibe ng party ngayon.
Extremely haggard or tired
He/She looks extremely haggard from all the work.
Kamuntay na kamuntay na siya sa dami ng trabaho.