Mahihinanaktin (en. To be weak)

ma-hi-hi-na-nak-tin

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
This describes a person or thing that has weakness.
The weak individuals need support.
Ang mahihinanaktin na mga tao ay kailangan ng suporta.
Shows lack of strength or force.
The weak plants are easily damaged.
Ang mahihinanaktin na halaman ay madaling mapinsala.
A characteristic of things that are unstable.
The weak structures cannot withstand strong storms.
Ang mga mahihinanaktin na estruktura ay hindi kayang tiisin ang malalakas na bagyo.

Etymology

The term 'mahihinanaktin' comes from the root word 'hihinatnan' and is prefixed with 'ma-' and suffixed with '-in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weak-hearted
People who have fear or apprehension.
mahihinang loob
weak statements
Statements that lack solid basis.
mahihinang pahayag

Related Words

weakness
The state of being weak or lacking strength.
kahinaan
to be found
An action that emerges or becomes evident.
mahahanap

Slang Meanings

Weak-hearted or easily hurt
She's weak-hearted because she cries over the smallest problems.
Mahihinanaktin kasi siya, kasi konting problema lang umiiyak na.
A person who is sensitive or easily offended
Don't say anything harsh to him; he's sensitive.
Wag mo siyang sabihan ng masakit, mahihinanaktin yan.
Physically or mentally weak
He's weak, so don't give him heavy work.
Mahihinanaktin siya, kaya huwag mo siyang bigyan ng mabibigat na trabaho.