Napipinto (en. Imminent)

na-pi-pin-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating that something is about to happen.
The storm is imminent, so we must prepare.
Ang bagyo ay napipinto, kaya't dapat tayong maghanda.
Indicating an event that will happen very soon.
The situation is on the brink of escalation; it is likely imminent.
Nasa bingit ng pagkakasangkot ang sitwasyon, malamang na napipinto ito.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'pinto', meaning 'door' or 'secret passage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

change is imminent
The change is about to happen.
napipinto na ang pagbabago

Related Words

door
A passage or opening that connects two spaces.
pinto
on the brink
On the edge or close to a certain event.
nasa bingit

Slang Meanings

gonna happen soon
It looks like our meeting is about to happen soon.
Mukhang napipinto na ang aming pagkikita.
imminent or approaching
The exam is approaching, I need to study now.
Napipinto na ang exam, kailangan ko na mag-aral.
about to occur
According to the news, the storm is about to happen.
Ayon sa balita, napipinto na ang bagyo.