Pagkamatamis (en. Sweetness)

/paɡ.kamatamis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being sweet or pleasant to the taste.
The sweetness of the fruit attracts people.
Ang pagkamatamis ng prutas ay umaakit sa mga tao.
The state of having a sweet flavor.
The sweetness of desserts often covers our tastes.
Ang pagkamatamis ng mga dessert ay kadalasang sumasaklaw sa ating mga panlasa.
A type of taste found in sugars and some fruits.
Often, sweetness comes from the presence of sugar.
Kadalasan, ang pagkamatamis ay nagmumula sa pagkakaroon ng asukal.

Etymology

The word 'pagkamatamis' comes from the word 'tamís' which means 'sweet' in English with the addition of the prefix 'pag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

creativity of sweetness
The sweetness that comes from art or creation.
pagkamalikhain ng pagkamatamis
sweetness of life
The beautiful moments in life that bring happiness.
dulce ng buhay

Related Words

sweet
The word that refers to the sweet taste or quality.
tamís
sweet
An adjective that describes the flavor of foods with proper sugar.
matamis

Slang Meanings

sweetness, charm (often used to describe someone who is sweet or has a charming personality)
Her sweetness in her smile is really captivating!
Ang pagkamatamis ng ngiti niya ay talagang nakakaakit!
a flirty or sweet gesture
The sweetness he showed when he was courting me is heart-melting!
Yung pagkamatamis niya nung niligawan niya ako, nakakatunaw!