Padilimin (en. Darkening)

/padiˈlimin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of darkening a part of the environment or place.
The darkening of the room created a peculiar atmosphere.
Ang padilimin ng silid ay nagdulot ng kakaibang atmospera.
Expression of sadness or hopelessness.
His darkening brought life to our conversation.
Ang kanyang padilimin ay nagbigay-buhay sa aming pag-uusap.
The state of lacking or having no light.
The darkness in the forest scared the quiet creatures.
Ang padilimin sa kagubatan ay nagbigay takot sa mga tahimik na nilalang.

Etymology

From the word 'dilim' which means 'dark area of a place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the darkening of the night
Description of the darkness that comes from the night.
ang padilimin ng gabi
darkening the joy
Becoming sad or losing happiness.
padilimin ang kagalakan

Related Words

darkness
The state of lack of light or being dark.
dilim
darkened
To have a surrounding that is softly darkened.
madiliman

Slang Meanings

To cuddle
Do you want to cuddle with me? Because I’m falling for you.
Gusto mo ba magpadilimin sa kita? Kase sa'yo na ako babagsak.
Just relax
Just let it be, let's just chill with this.
Hayaan mo na, padilimin na lang natin to.
To unwind
I hope I can unwind during my days off.
Sana makapagpadilimin ako habang walang pasok.