Magitim (en. Darken)
ma-gi-tim
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to lose light or color, often referring to something becoming dark.
The sky darkened as the storm approached.
Nagitim ang langit nang lumapit ang bagyo.
The process of changing color from light to dark.
His skin gradually darkened under the sun.
Unti-unting nagitim ang kanyang balat sa ilalim ng araw.
Having a darker shade or tone.
Her hair darkened after the new dye.
Magitim ang kulay ng kanyang buhok pagkatapos ng bagong dye.
Etymology
from the root word 'itim'
Common Phrases and Expressions
dark clouds
clouds with a dark color that promise rain
magitim na ulap
dark image
an image with low light and dark tone
magitim na larawan
Related Words
black
Refers to the color of absence of light or darkness.
itim
to darken
An action that means to bring about darkness.
dumilim
Slang Meanings
dark-skinned
My sibling is dark-skinned, but her smile is beautiful.
Ang aking kapatid ay magitim, pero ang ganda ng kanyang ngiti.
judgmental look
It seems there are people around who give a dark look to those who are different from them.
Parang may mga tao sa paligid na magitim ang tingin sa mga hindi katulad nila.