Makadilim (en. Darkness)
/makadiˈlim/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a state or condition of being dark.
The room is dark despite the lights.
Ang silid ay makadilim sa kabila ng mga ilaw.
Shows a lack of light that may cause fear or anxiety.
Many people are afraid of dark places.
Maraming tao ang natatakot sa makadilim na mga lugar.
Can refer to a situation that is unclear or difficult to understand.
His plans are dark and unclear.
Ang kanyang mga plano ay makadilim at hindi malinaw.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'dilim' which means dark or lacking light.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dark night
A night full of darkness.
makadilim na gabi
dark street
A street that lacks sufficient light.
makadilim na kalye
Related Words
darkness
The state of being without light.
dilim
dark
Expresses a lack of light or visibility.
madilim
Slang Meanings
dark place or situation
It's kind of dark here beside the house, really scary!
Parang makadilim dito sa tabi ng bahay, nakakatakot!
difficult situation or problem
I'm in a dark situation right now, I don't know what to do anymore.
Nasa makadilim akong sitwasyon ngayon, hindi ko na alam ang gagawin.
heavy feeling
My day is dark today, it feels so sad.
Makadilim ang araw ko ngayon, parang ang lungkot-lungkot.