Mamanitik (en. Slippery)

/mamaˈnitik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A characteristic referring to something slippery or having the ability to slide.

Be careful, the floor is slippery due to the rain.

Maging maingat ka, ang sahig ay mamanitik dahil sa ulan.

Indicates the presence of fluids that cause slipping.

The grease causes the machine handle to be slippery.

Ang grasa ay nagiging dahilan upang ang hawakan ng makina ay mamanitik.

Root word: 'manit' meaning to run or push to run.

slippery road

A road that should be navigated carefully due to being slippery.

mamanitik na daan

slippery

Another word that describes something that can slide.

madulas

In a hurry or overly excited to do something.

Alex is so happy, he's like in a rush waiting for his crush to arrive!

Ang saya-saya ni Alex, parang mamanitik na siya sa kakahintay sa pagdating ng kanyang crush!

A way of expressing being overly anxious or nervous about a situation.

I’m so nervous waiting for my exam results!

Mamanitik na ako sa paghihintay sa resulta ng exam ko!