Katamin (en. To sing)

/kataˈmin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create a song or melody.
I want to sing in front of my friends.
Nais kong katamin sa harap ng mga kaibigan ko.
To perform a song in a thematic way.
The children are singing in their music class.
Ang mga bata ay katamin sa kanilang klase ng musika.
To provide a method of singing.
He sings very well for his age.
Mahusay siyang katamin para sa kanyang edad.

Etymology

From the word 'kanta' combined with 'min', referring to occasional singing or vocalizing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sing with me
A request to join in a singing activity.
katamin mo ako

Related Words

song
A form of art that uses sound and voice.
kanta
chant
A musical piece usually with lyrics.
awit

Slang Meanings

Struggles, hardship
I'm really going through a lot of struggles at work.
Sobra na yung katamin na pinagdadaanan ko sa trabaho.
Pitiful, unable to escape the problems faced
I'm feeling so pitiful right now, I don't know what to do.
Ang katamin ko ngayon, di ko na alam ang gagawin.