Mainuhin (en. Temperamental)
mai-nu-hin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
shows a strong emotion or feeling that is often influenced by one's state of mind or situation.
His temperamental behavior complicated their relationship.
Ang kanyang mainuhin na pag-uugali ay nagdulot ng kumplikasyon sa kanilang relasyon.
easily irritated or distressed by simple things.
She often becomes temperamental whenever she doesn't get what she wants.
Madalas siyang mainuhin tuwing hindi niya makuha ang gusto niya.
Etymology
from the root word 'mainit' combined with the suffix 'hin' derived from the prefix 'ma-'
Common Phrases and Expressions
hot-headed
easily angered
mainitin ang ulo
Related Words
energetic
a person filled with lively behavior or strong feelings.
masibag
Slang Meanings
too annoying
Wow, that kid is so mainuhin, won't stop talking!
Grabe, ang mainuhin ng bata na 'yan, hindi tumitigil sa kakasasalita!
talkative
When there's a mainuhin friend around, you don't need a TV.
Pag may mainuhin na kasama, hindi na kailangan ng TV.
full of noise
This hangout is so mainuhin, there's always someone talking.
Ang mainuhin na tambayan dito, palaging may nag-uusap.