Paamutin (en. To humidify)

/paˈamutin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of adding moisture or humidity to the air.
A pot of water was placed in the room to humidify the air.
Nilagyan ng palayok ng tubig ang silid upang paamutin ang hangin.
The presence of dampness or moisture in a place.
We need dehumidifiers to humidify the cold room.
Kailangan natin ng mga dehumidifier upang paamutin ang malamig na silid.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'amutin' which means 'to freshen' or 'to test.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

humidify the air
Prepare the air in a place to make it comfortable.
paamutin ang hangin

Related Words

dew
Small drops of water present in the air, usually causing humidity.
hamog
humidity
A condition that expresses the amount of moisture in the air.
halumigmig

Slang Meanings

Exploiting or benefiting from someone.
I don't want to get involved with him, he might just exploit my plans.
Ayaw ko na makisama sa kanya, baka paamutin lang ako ng mga plano niya.
Using someone to achieve one's own goals.
He used to be my friend, but it seems he just sees me as a means to an end.
Dati ko siyang kaibigan, pero parang paamutin na lang ang tingin niya sa akin.