Pagkakimi (en. Submissiveness)

pag-ka-ki-mi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

State of being obedient or afraid to express one's opinion.

His submissiveness to the elders brings respect to him.

Ang pagkakimi niya sa mga nakatatanda ay nagdadala ng respeto sa kanya.

Tendency to avoid conflict by complying.

He showed submissiveness to avoid trouble.

Ipinakita niya ang pagkakimi para makaiwas sa gulo.

Behavior that reflects a lack of confidence or self-doubt.

His submissiveness is shaped by his past.

Ang kanyang pagkakimi ay hubog ng kanyang nakaraan.

root word: kimi

silent understanding

agreement or compliance that is not directly stated

tahimik na pag-unawa

kimi

root word that describes obedience, often used in the context of fear or insecurity.

kimi

a feeling of excitement or joy towards someone

When I see him, I feel like I'm overwhelmed with joy!

'Pag nakikita ko siya, parang napapagkakimi ako sa tuwa!

a thrill or excitement often due to romantic feelings

I always feel butterflies when I’m with him.

Laging pagka-kimi ang nararamdaman ko kapag siya ang kasama.

to have a crush on someone

I have a crush on my new classmate, he’s so cute!

May pagka-kimi ako sa bagong kaklase ko, ang cute niya!