Maminto (en. To be strict)

/ma'min.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of having strict behavior or conduct.
He is a strict teacher, so his rules are rigid.
Siya ay mamintong guro, kaya't mahigpit ang kanyang mga patakaran.
Being steadfast in the implementation of rules.
As a strict leader, he does not allow any violation of the regulations.
Bilang mamintong pinuno, hindi siya pumapayag sa anumang paglabag sa mga alituntunin.
Setting strict limits or conditions.
He is strict with his expectations from his employees.
Maminto siya sa kanyang mga inaasahan mula sa kanyang mga empleyado.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strictly disciplined
Having a strict discipline.
mamintong disiplinado

Related Words

discipline
Following rules and standards.
disiplina
policy
Rules that must be followed.
patakaran

Slang Meanings

Because you have someone else with you.
Pedro said he would disappear later so I won't feel sad.
Sabi ni Pedro, maminto daw siya mamaya para hindi ako malungkot.
No pretext, just going to leave directly.
It seems he's going to disappear, we won't have the chance to talk.
Mukhang maminto na siya, wala na tayong pagkakataon na makausap.
Just suddenly disappeared.
An acquaintance of mine just really disappeared, suddenly left the group.
Yung kakilala ko, maminto na talaga, biglang nawala sa grupo.