Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Pakinangin (en. Shine)

    /pa.ki.naŋ.in/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    a type of light coming from an object.
    The shine of the sun provides warmth to the world.
    Ang pakinangin ng araw ay nagbibigay ng init sa mundo.
    a glimmer or sparkle of light.
    You can see the shine of the jewelry when it is hit by light.
    Makikita mo ang pakinangin ng alahas kapag ito ay natamaan ng ilaw.
    verb
    the process or action of becoming polished or shiny.
    You need to shine the shoes before leaving.
    Kailangan mong pakinangin ang sapatos bago umalis.
    to reflect light from an object.
    Shine your mirror so it will be clearer.
    Pakinangin mo ang iyong salamin upang mas malinaw.

    Etymology

    root word: 'kinang', from Spanish 'brillo'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shine your smile.
    Show a bright and attractive smile.
    Pakinangin mo ang iyong ngiti.

    Related Words

    shine
    the quality of being shiny or bright.
    kinang
    bright
    emitting light; seen clearly.
    maliwanag

    Slang Meanings

    Risky to the point of endangering life
    His job is so dangerous; it’s really like risking your life.
    Sobrang delikado ang trabaho niya, parang pakinangin talaga, buwis-buhay.
    Whatever happens, happens
    When he went skydiving, he said, 'Whatever! Just go for it!'
    Nung nag-sky dive siya, sinabi niya, 'Pakinangin na! Basta bahala na!'
    Extremely chaotic or troublesome
    The traffic is so tricky; it’s extremely chaotic on the road.
    Ang pakinangin na traffic, sobrang samok sa kalsada.