Magpadilim (en. To darken)

/mag.pa.dilim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause something to become dark.
He darkened the room with black curtains.
Nagpadilim siya ng kuwarto gamit ang itim na kurtina.
The flow of shadows or ignorance.
His spirits darkened after the bad news.
Ang kanyang kalooban ay nagpadilim matapos ang masamang balita.
To cause worry or fear.
The surroundings darkened with the arrival of the storm.
Nagpadilim ang paligid sa pagdating ng bagyo.

Etymology

from the word 'darkness'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to darken the sky
madalas na may kinalaman sa paparating na bagyo
magpadilim ng langit
his/her world darkened
nagpapahiwatig ng pagbabago patungo sa mas negatibo o malungkot na estado
nagpadilim ang kanyang mundo

Related Words

darkness
the absence or lack of light.
dilim

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be bad
Don't act dark; you're really nice on the inside.
Huwag kang magpadilim, mabait ka naman talaga sa loob.
to become gloomy or pessimistic
Why do you want to be dark, everything seems so happy!
Bakit ka magpadilim, parang ang saya-saya lang ng lahat!
to express negativity
It's like you don't want to join the conversation, you just turned dark.
Parang ayaw mo bang sumali sa usapan, nagpadilim ka na lang.