Koryentihin (en. To electrify)

/ko.ryen.ti.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The ability to supply electricity to an object.

We need to electrify the new appliances in the house.

Kailangan nating koryentihin ang mga bagong aparato sa bahay.

Derived from the word 'electricity', which means electric or electrical.

electrify the lights

Activate the lights using electricity.

koryentihin ang mga ilaw

electricity

A form of energy used in devices and the manipulation of electronic equipment.

kuryente

to pretend to know something

Wow, he acts like he's in the conversation even though he doesn't know anything.

Grabe, parang koryentihin siya sa kasali sa usapan kahit na wala namang kaalam-alam.

to copy or borrow ideas

He doesn't want to think of his own idea; he just copycats the ideas of others.

Ayaw niya mag-isip ng sariling ideya, koryentihin lang siya sa mga idea ng iba.

to act or make decisions quickly

We've been here too long; you're acting like you’re in a rush at work.

Tumagal na tayo dito, parang koryentihin ka na lang na nagmamadali sa trabaho.