Mapagitna (en. Middle)

/mɐ.pɐ.ɡit.nɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means situated in the central part.
The map is positioned in the middle of the table.
Ang mapa ay nakaposisyon sa mapagitna ng talahanayan.
Indicates having prominence amidst others.
He became a prominent leader in his community.
Siya ay naging mapagitna na lider sa kanyang komunidad.
Something undesirable or common in the surroundings.
The situation became mediocre when we couldn't find a solution.
Ang sitwasyon ay naging mapagitna nang wala kaming mahanap na solusyon.

Etymology

derived from the word 'gitna' which means 'middle' or 'center'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

middle of events
The main place where the main events occur.
mapagitna ng kaganapan
center of conversation
The main focus of a discussion.
mapagitna sa usapan

Related Words

middle
Refers to a position that is in the center.
gitna
center
The most focused part of something.
sentro

Slang Meanings

middle of a situation or conversation
I was in the middle while they were talking.
Doon ako sa mapagitna habang nag-uusap sila.
central or main point
That's the main point of all our problems.
Yun ang mapagitna ng lahat ng problema natin.
in the right place or position
We should be in the right place for all decisions.
Dapat tayo ay mapagitna sa lahat ng desisyon.