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    Katnig (en. To shine)

    kat-nig

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feature that emits light or brightness.
    The flower has a shining color that is very white.
    Ang bulaklak ay may katnig na kulay na napakaputi.
    The quality of being bright or sparkly.
    The stars in the sky have shine from their light.
    Ang mga bituin sa langit ay may katnig mula sa kanilang liwanag.
    verb
    To shine or emit brightness.
    The moon shines in the sky so it has brightness.
    Ang buwan ay nagniningning sa kalangitan kaya't ito ay nagkakaroon ng katnig.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'kat' meaning similar and 'nig' which may refer to brightness or light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shine of the stars
    Due to the brightness and light from the stars.
    katnig ng bituin

    Related Words

    brightness
    A state or quality of being bright or new.
    nigmata

    Slang Meanings

    Always becoming a bad mood or getting annoyed.
    His katnig, seems like he’s always angry at the world!
    Ang katnig niya, parang laging galit sa mundo!
    Somewhat fussy or hard to deal with.
    Don't expect Janna to help, she's such a katnig!
    Huwag mo nang asahang makatulong si Janna, katnig yan!
    Becoming fierce or snobbish.
    She walked in here, but she’s such a katnig.
    Pumasok siya dito, pero ang katnig niya naman.