Madimlan (en. Dim)

/maˈdim.lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes something that is not bright or lacks light.
The dim room gave a mysterious and unsettling feeling.
Ang madimlan na silid ay nagbigay ng misteryoso at nakakabahalang pakiramdam.
Expresses a lack of satisfaction or a threat.
Due to the dim situation, we needed to be cautious.
Dahil sa madimlan na sitwasyon, kinakailangan naming mag-ingat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dim surroundings
the surroundings are filled with darkness or unclear
madimlan ang paligid

Related Words

darkness
Means lack of light or the state of having little light.
dilim

Slang Meanings

frequent annoyance or sulking
Oh man, he was so madimlan earlier, like he was mad at the world.
Naku, ang madimlan niya kanina, parang may galit sa mundo.
always getting sad or serious
Why are you like that? You seem madimlan again.
Bakit ka ganyan? Parang madimlan ka na naman.
not talkative or becoming cold
When he has a problem, he gets madimlan and stops talking.
Pag may problema siya, nagiging madimlan siya at di na nag-uusap.