Matampuhin (en. Sensitive)

ma-tam-pu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Easily offended or sensitive.
He is sensitive so he often gets annoyed over little things.
Siya ay matampuhin kaya't madalas siyang naiinis sa maliliit na bagay.
A characteristic describing someone who is easily affected by emotions.
Because he is sensitive, he needs to be careful about what others say.
Dahil matampuhin siya, kailangan niyang mag-ingat sa mga sinasabi ng iba.

Etymology

From the word 'tampuhin' meaning easily offended.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be sensitive.
Avoid being too sensitive to jokes or words.
Huwag kang matampuhin.

Related Words

offended
A situation of being upset or having grievances that often leads to misunderstandings.
tampuhan

Slang Meanings

Sensitive or shy
My sibling is matampuhin especially when he/she is not noticed in the group.
Yung kapatid ko, matampuhin siya lalo na pag hindi siya napapansin sa grupo.
Sweet or melancholic
Why has my girlfriend been matampuhin lately? She seems to be sad all the time.
Bakit kaya matampuhin ang girlfriend ko lately? Parang lagi na lang siyang malungkot.
Very emotional
He got angry again, that person is really matampuhin.
Nagalit na naman siya, matampuhin kasi talaga ang tao na 'yan.