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    Kumintab (en. Shine)

    ku-min-tab

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To shine or gleam.
    The gold shone under the sun.
    Ang ginto ay kumintab sa ilalim ng araw.
    Can also refer to showing a glossy appearance.
    His new shoes shone after cleaning.
    Kumintab ang kanyang bagong sapatos matapos itong linisin.
    Can also be used figuratively to mean becoming famous or recognized.
    His career shone after the successful movie.
    Kumintab ang kanyang karera matapos ang matagumpay na pelikula.

    Etymology

    from the word 'kinintab' meaning shining or polished from human craftsmanship.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shine in the eyes
    to become lively or full of joy.
    kumintab ang mga mata

    Related Words

    shiny
    The form or characteristic that shows shine or brightness.
    kinintab
    shine
    The state of having good care or maintenance of an item.
    kintab

    Slang Meanings

    became pale
    When I saw him, I became pale in shock.
    Nang makita ko siya, kumintab ako sa pagkabigla.
    shone
    Her smile seemed to shine, it really shone!
    Parang kumintab ang ngiti niya, nagshine talaga!
    sparkling
    When the lights came on, the whole place sparkled!
    Pagdating ng mga ilaw, kumintab ang buong paligid, nagniningning!