Miktinig (en. Solemnity)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of ceremony or formality in an event.
The solemnity of his oath was felt by everyone.
Ang miktinig ng kanyang panunumpa ay naramdaman ng lahat.
A characteristic of being serious or heavy-hearted.
The news of his death brought solemnity.
Nagdala ng miktinig ang balita ng kanyang pagkamatay.
Recognition of the significance of an occasion through rituals.
The ceremony was full of solemnity and tradition.
Ang seremoniya ay puno ng miktinig at tradisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solemnity of marriage
The serious acceptance of the marriage ritual.
miktinig ng kasal
solemnity of oath
The formal recognition of an agreement or obligation.
miktinig ng panunumpa

Related Words

ceremony
An arranged event with rituals or traditions.
seremonya
oath-taking
The act of accepting a duty or position in a ceremony.
pagsasumpa

Slang Meanings

cheap
I will just be cheap with coffee so I can save.
Miktinig na lang ako sa kape para makapag-save.
the fourth wheel
I saw her at the meeting, I didn't realize she was part of the group.
Nakita ko siya sa mikting, di ko siya naisip na kasama pala sa grupo.
saving up
Now, I'm just saving up on the things I buy.
Ngayon, mikting na lang sa mga nabibili ko.