Pagistima (en. Sensitivity)
/pa-gi-sti-ma/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The degree of having sharp feelings or understanding of others' emotions.
Her sensitivity to what is happening around her is commendable.
Ang kanyang pagistima sa mga nangyayari sa kanyang paligid ay kapuri-puri.
Having a high level of empathy towards others.
Sensitivity is crucial in interacting with people in the community.
Mahalaga ang pagistima sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga tao sa komunidad.
The ability to feel and share in the suffering of others.
As a teacher, you need to show sensitivity to your students.
Bilang isang guro, kailangan mong ipakita ang pagistima sa iyong mga estudyante.
Etymology
from the word 'gisim', meaning having sharp feelings or compassion.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should be sensitive.
It is necessary to be sensitive to what others feel.
Dapat kang maging mapag-istima.
Related Words
sensitivity
The ability or quality to feel emotions or reactions.
sensitivity
empathy
The ability to understand and feel what others are feeling.
empatiya
Slang Meanings
Super beautiful
The Christmas decorations are so pagistima! They look amazing.
Ang pagistima ng bagong Pasko! Parang napakaganda ng mga dekorasyon.
Awesome or cool
Wow, the new cellphone I bought is so pagistima!
Grabe, ang pagistima ng bagong cellphone na nabili ko!
An amazing thing
His painting is so pagistima! The artist is really good.
Yung painting niya, ang pagistima! Ang galing ng artist.