Pagkamalihim (en. Mysteriousness)

/paɡkaˈmaliʔhim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The characteristic of being mysterious or uncertain.
The mysteriousness of his character creates an intrigue that seems never-ending.
Ang pagkamalihim ng kanyang pagkatao ay nagbibigay ng intrigang tila hindi natatapos.
A state where things or people are not easily understood.
The mysteriousness of the place drew considerable attention from researchers.
Ang pagkamalihim ng lugar ay nakatawag ng malaking atensyon sa mga mananaliksik.
The threat or sensation of failure to understand a situation.
The mysteriousness of their conversation left me confused.
Ang pagkamalihim ng kanilang usapan ay nag-iwan sa akin ng pagkalito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

his smile is mysterious
his smile seems to hide a secret.
may pagkamalihim ang kanyang ngiti

Related Words

clear
Refers to being clear or easy to understand.
maliwanag
secret
Something that is kept hidden or not revealed.
sikreto

Slang Meanings

mysterious person or thing
He seems to have secrets, his secretive nature is strong.
Parang may mga sekreto siya, ang pagka malihim niya kasi.
not talkative
He really doesn't want to speak, his personality is very reserved.
Ayaw niya talagang magsalita, sobrang malihim ng pagkatao niya.
hiding secrets
You know he's secretive, that's why you can't easily make him talk.
Alam mo na malihim siya, kaya't hindi mo siya basta-basta mapapagsalita.
careful with what he/she says
He/She is secretive about his/her plans, doesn't want to let anyone know.
Malihim siya sa kanyang mga plano, ayaw ipaalam kahit kanino.