Kundit (en. Whim)

/kun-dit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A desire or wish that cannot be controlled.
In a whim that she couldn't resist, she decided to travel to another country.
Sa isang kundit na hindi niya maiwasan, nagdesisyon siyang maglakbay sa ibang bansa.
A quick and sudden change of mind.
His whim caused an unexpected decision in his life.
Ang kanyang kundit ay nagdulot ng hindi inaasahang desisyon sa kanyang buhay.
A light movement or breeze.
A whim of wind passed by, bringing a chill to the area.
Isang kundit ng hangin ang dumaan, nagdala ng lamig sa paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kundi' which expresses addition or generalization.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the whim of the heart
in a sudden desire or emotion
sa kundit ng puso

Related Words

desire
An intense longing or ambition.
pagnanais
decision
A choice that requires time and contemplation.
desisyon

Slang Meanings

aggressive or skilled (like not afraid of people/not afraid of relationships)
Those fools in the corner, they look like just a bunch of kundits!
Ang mga gago dyan sa kanto, mukhang mga kundit lang!
show-off (proud or bragging about oneself)
Don't be too much of a kundit, you might fall!
Huwag kang masyadong kundit, baka mabuwal ka!
having guts (having enough courage to face situations)
Marco is really kundit when it comes to his decisions.
Si Marco, talagang kundit yun sa mga desisyon niya.