Makintab (en. Shiny)

ma-kin-tab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Expresses a characteristic that has shine or brightness.

The new car is really shiny when it comes out here.

Ang bagong kotse ay talagang makintab pagkakalabas niya dito.

A trait that refers to a clean and bright surface.

The floor is shiny after the caretaker cleaned it.

Ang sahig ay makintab pagkatapos linisin ng tagapangalaga.

shiny jewelry

Jewelry that is bright and attractive.

makintab na alahas

shiny floor

A floor that is bright and clean, reflecting shine.

makintab na sahig

brightness

The quality of being bright or shining.

ningning

gleam

A shiny quality or reflection of light.

kinang

shine or sparkle

Her lips look shiny with the lipstick she's wearing.

Parang makintab ang labi niya sa lipstick na gamit niya.

enhanced appearance

Wow, his new car looks so polished, like brand new!

Grabe, ang makintab ng bagong kotse niya, parang brand new!

prominent or eye-catching

Her outfit on stage was so eye-catching, everyone turned to look.

Sobrang makintab ng kanyang damit sa entablado, lahat ay napatingin.