Mahiman (en. Majesty)

ma-hi-man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term describing a high status or power.
His majesty as a king commands respect from everyone.
Ang kanyang mahiman bilang hari ay nagbibigay ng respeto sa lahat.
A type of awareness related to a powerful presence.
The majesty of the mountain relates to its stunning form.
Ang mahiman ng bundok ay tungkol sa kanyang kahanga-hangang anyo.

Etymology

The word comes from the Sanskrit word ‘mahimāna’ which means ‘power’ or ‘greatness’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

His/Her majesty
Shows the honor or power of a person.
Kanyang mahiman

Related Words

king
A person who holds the title of king and has high power in a kingdom.
hari
god
A term for a high being worshipped and recognized for their power.
diyos

Slang Meanings

high blood; to get angry
I got high blood when I found out they were gossiping about me.
Nagmahiman ako nang nalaman kong may chismis sila tungkol sa akin.
suddenly shouted or got angry
He got angry all of a sudden when I asked him about his tasks.
Mahiman na siya nung tinanong ko siya sa kanyang mga gawain.
to get unexpectedly angry
Why is he like that, he gets angry at simple things all of a sudden?
Bakit ganun, mahiman na lang siya sa mga simpleng bagay?