Mithi (en. Desire)
/ˈmi.tɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A goal or ambition to achieve.
His desire is to serve the community.
Ang kanyang mithi ay makapaglingkod sa bayan.
A profound wish or longing.
She has a desire to become a doctor someday.
Mayroon siyang mithi na maging doktor balang araw.
Something one wants or dreams of.
His aspiration is to build a school.
Ang kanyang mithi ay makapagpatayo ng paaralan.
Etymology
Similar to the word 'mithi' in other Austronesian languages.
Common Phrases and Expressions
desire of the heart
The utmost desire or yearning of the heart.
mithi ng puso
aspiration to achieve
Goal that one wants to attain.
mithiing makamit
Related Words
effort
The act of striving to achieve a goal.
pagsusumikap
dream
A desire to achieve in the future.
pangarap
Slang Meanings
dream or something dreamed of
Sometimes your dreams seem so hard to reach.
Minsan ang mga mithi mo, parang ang hirap abutin.
desired thing
I've longed to go to Japan.
Matagal ko nang mithi na makapunta sa Japan.
goal or target in life
My goal is to finish my studies.
Ang mithi ko ay makapagtapos ng pag-aaral.