Magdilim (en. Darken)

muhg-DEE-lim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To darken: The process of having less light or color; the act of becoming dark.
The sky began to darken before the storm.
Nagsimulang magdilim ang kalangitan bago ang bagyo.
To darken: Referring to the presence of darkness in a place.
He returned to his room when it started to darken.
Bumalik siya sa kanyang silid nang magsimulang magdilim.
To darken: The act of causing darkness.
He decided to darken after the argument.
Nagpasya siyang magdilim matapos ang pagtatalo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

darken the mind
Means to be in a state of confusion or deep thinking.
magdilim ang isip

Related Words

darkness
Indicates a lack of light or the state of being dark.
dilim
dark
Refers to a place or thing that has no light.
madilim

Slang Meanings

to become sad or pessimistic
It feels like my life has darkened when I thought that I don't have a job.
Parang nagdilim ang buhay ko nung naisip kong wala akong trabaho.
to get angry or lose hope
His face darkened when he found out he wasn't invited to the party.
Nagdilim ang mukha niya nang malaman niyang hindi siya invited sa party.
to make the situation complicated
The situation darkened in the discussion when Marco arrived.
Nagdilim ang sitwasyon sa usapan nang dumating si Marco.