Pagitnangisig (en. Midday shimmer)

/pa.git.nan.ɪˈsiɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of light that appears in the middle part of the day.
The midday shimmer brought beauty to nature during noon.
Ang pagitnangisig ay nagdala ng ganda sa kalikasan tuwing tanghali.
A sensation of shimmer caused by direct sunlight.
The midday shimmer on the water looked like diamonds.
Ang pagitnangisig sa ibabaw ng tubig ay tila mga diyamante.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gitna' meaning middle and 'nangisig' meaning to shine or sparkle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sunrise
The beginning of the day that brings midday shimmer.
Pagsikat ng araw
Light in the middle
Refers to the midday shimmer of light during noon.
Liwanag sa gitna

Related Words

middle
Refers to the center or part amongst others.
gitna
to shine
A verb meaning to shine or emit light.
nangisig

Slang Meanings

Sometimes quiet, sometimes noisy - a typical behavior of youths.
See, they’re being pagitnangisig again on the street, their laughter is so loud!
Ayun, nagpagitnangisig na naman sila sa kalsada, ang lakas ng tawanan!
Extremely restless or can't stay still.
Jake can't hold still again, he's really being pagitnangisig in front of the laptop!
Hindi na naman makapagpigil si Jake, talagang pagitnangisig siya sa harap ng laptop!