Mainit (en. Hot)

/maɪˈnɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a high temperature.
The water in the bath is hot.
Mainit ang tubig sa paliguan.
Bringing heat or humidity.
The weather is hot this summer.
Mainit ang panahon ngayong tag-init.
Close to the point of ignition.
The candle flame is hot.
Mainit ang apoy ng kandila.

Etymology

Tagalog origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

hot-headed
Angry or easily irritated.
mainit ang ulo
hot weather
The climate is hot and often sunny.
mainit ang panahon

Related Words

heat
The state or condition of being hot.
init
heating up
The process of increasing temperature.
nag-iinit

Slang Meanings

It's hot, waiting for something expected to happen.
Dude, the battle in our game is getting really hot!
Grabe, sobrang mainit na ang labanan sa laro natin!
Famous or trending.
Ben&Ben's new song is really hot on TikTok!
Mainit ang bagong kanta ni Ben&Ben sa TikTok!
Having intense emotions, like anger or deep sentiment.
Don't get too hot in the discussion, just stay calm!
Huwag kang magpaka-mainit sa usapan, kalmado lang!