Mamimithay (en. Longing)

ma-mi-mi-thay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A deep desire or yearning of a person for something or someone.

His longing for his family was deeply felt even though he was far away.

Ang kanyang mamimithay sa kanyang pamilya ay labis na nadarama kahit malayo siya.

verb

The act of desiring or yearning.

He longs for the days of his youth.

Mamimithay siya sa mga araw ng kanyang kabataan.

from the root 'mithi' with the addition of 'ma' which connects to action or behavior.

Longing for you

Having a deep desire for you.

Mamimithay sa iyo

wish

The goal or dream that a person aims to achieve.

mithi

possess

The state of having something or a feeling.

taglay

too much longing

I really miss our memories, it's too much.

Mamimithay na ako sa mga alaala natin, sobra na.

feeling of being left alone

Now that you’re gone, I’m going to really miss talking to you.

Ngayon na wala ka, mamimithay na ako sa pag-usap sa'yo.

something that will be craved

I will really miss my favorite food when I’m away from home.

Mamimithay na ako sa paborito kong pagkain kapag wala ako sa bahay.