Medyumedyo (en. Somewhat)

/mɛdjuˈmɛdʒo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Refers to a moderate degree or measurement of something.
Somewhat high is his grade on the exam.
Medyumedyo mataas ang grado niya sa pagsusulit.
Indicates a level of understanding or skill that is not complete.
I know somewhat about mathematics.
Medyumedyo ang alam ko sa matematika.
A word that describes a state or feeling that is not complete.
I am somewhat happy about his success.
Medyumedyo masaya ako sa kanyang tagumpay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'medyo' meaning 'somewhat' or 'a little bit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

somewhat beautiful
has beautiful qualities but not complete
medyo maganda
somewhat bad
has bad qualities but not complete
medyo masama

Related Words

somewhat
An adverb meaning 'a little' or 'not complete'.
medyo

Slang Meanings

kind of okay, not too sure
The band's performance was just kind of okay.
Medyo medyo na lang yung performance ng banda kanina.
not too much, but not too little either
What I'm eating is just kind of okay, not too tasty.
Medyo medyo lang yung kinakain ko, hindi masyadong masarap.
not definite, with a bit of condition
His answer on the exam was just somewhat okay because he hit a part.
Medyo medyo lang ang sagot niya sa exam, kasi tinamaan siya sa isang part.