Pangingitim (en. Darkening)
/paŋɪŋɪtɪm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being dark or black.
The darkening of the sky is a sign of an approaching storm.
Ang pangingitim ng langit ay senyales ng paparating na bagyo.
The process of something darkening.
The darkening of the skin can occur under the sun.
Ang pangingitim ng balat ay maaaring mangyari sa ilalim ng araw.
Etymology
Root word: 'black'
Common Phrases and Expressions
darkening of the skin
This refers to the skin color becoming darker.
pangingitim ng balat
Related Words
black
The color black, often used as a symbol of darkness.
itim
Slang Meanings
skin gets dark due to sun exposure
The heat of summer is making my fingers dark in the sun.
Ang init ng tag-init, kaya pangingitim ang daliri ko sa araw.
gossiping or talking about others
I don't want to deal with gossip; those people are really annoying.
Ayaw ko na ng pangingitim, nakakainis na talaga silang mga yan.
eagerly or forcefully showing anger
His face is turning really dark while waiting for the results.
Sobrang pangingitim na ng muka niya habang nag-aantay sa resulta.