Makarumi (en. Intelligent)
/makɑˈrumi/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Describes a person or thing with high ability or intelligence.
He is an intelligent student who always tops the class.
Siya ay isang makaruming estudyante na laging nangunguna sa klase.
Refers to things that have deep understanding or thinking.
His speeches are full of intelligent ideas.
Ang mga talumpati niya ay puno ng makaruming ideya.
Can be used in the context of being creative.
His solutions are truly intelligent.
Ang kanyang mga solusyon ay talagang makarumi.
Etymology
It comes from the root word 'rume' meaning 'main vision' or 'desire to discover'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
creative mind
A mind full of intelligence and creativity.
makaruming isip
intelligent idea
An idea with deep insight or original thought.
makaruming ideya
Related Words
intelligence
Ability to understand and learn using the mind.
katalinuhan
creativity
Ability to create new and original things.
pagkamalikhain
Slang Meanings
Moves or decides quickly
He's really quick to act when there's an opportunity!
Makarumi talaga siya pag may pagkakataon!
Wrapping things up quickly
People are quickly finishing up inside the venue, the event is done.
Makarumi na ang mga tao sa loob ng venue, takip na ang event.
No beating around the bush
I don't want any drama, let's just get straight to the point.
Ayaw ko na ng drama, makarumi na lang tayo.