Midyum (en. Medium)

/mid-jum/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A means or medium of communication or expression.
Television is a medium used for mass communication.
Ang telebisyon ay isang midyum na ginagamit para sa mass communication.
A form of art or method of doing something.
Paint is a medium used by artists.
Ang pintura ay isang midyum na ginagamit ng mga artista.
In the context of spiritualists, a person who acts as an intermediary between the living and spirits.
He is a well-known medium who can communicate with the deceased.
Siya ay isang kilalang midyum na may kakayahang makipag-ugnayan sa mga namayapang tao.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'medium', meaning 'middle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

medium of art
A means of expressing artistic abilities.
midyum ng sining
medium of communication
A means of identifying and transmitting information.
midyum sa komunikasyon

Related Words

communication
The process of expressing and receiving information.
komunikasyon
art
A form of creation that expresses feelings or ideas.
sining
statement
A form of message or information that is expressed.
pahayag

Slang Meanings

Someone who is charming or appealing.
That girl is the midyum of the group!
Ang girl na yun, siya ang midyum ng barkada!
A person who acts as a mediator between two or more parties.
He is the midyum in our discussion about the plan.
Siya ang midyum sa usapan natin tungkol sa plano.