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    Magpikitmata (en. To close one’s eyes)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of closing one’s eyes.
    He closed his eyes to avoid seeing something scary.
    Nagpikitmata siya upang hindi makakita ng bagay na nakakatakot.
    Showing a desire not to see or acknowledge something.
    He closed his eyes to the problems of others.
    Nagpikitmata siya sa mga problema ng kanyang kapwa.
    The action of quickly closing the eyes.
    He was in a hurry, so he closed his eyes while walking.
    Nagmamadali siya kaya't nagpipikitmata siya habang naglalakad.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close one’s eyes to the truth
    to ignore the truth.
    magpikit mata sa katotohanan

    Related Words

    close
    The state of giving up sight by closing the eyes.
    pikit
    eye
    The part of the body used for seeing.
    mata

    Slang Meanings

    quick sleep or nap
    Wow, I just closed my eyes for a bit, and I've already been asleep for 3 hours!
    Grabe, nakapagpikitmata lang ako, nasa 3 oras na akong natutulog!
    closing the eyes as if being aloof or indifferent
    When he said I didn't need his approval, I just turned a blind eye.
    Nang sinabi niyang hindi ko kailangan ang approval niya, nag-pikitmata na lang ako.