Pikitmata (en. Close-eyed)

pik-it-ma-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The action of attempting to close the eyes.

He closed his eyes as a symbol of mourning.

Siya ay nag-pikitmata bilang simbolo ng pagdadalamhati.

verb

The act of closing one's eyes suddenly or without knowledge.

He closed his eyes when he saw the blinding light.

Nag-pikitmata siya nang makita ang matinding liwanag.

Combination of 'pikit' and 'mata'

closed eyes

doing something despite danger or fear

pikit-mata

The state of having the eyes closed.

pikit

eye

The organ of sight.

mata

avoiding worries

I just accept everything. I'm just going along with it!

Tinatanggap ko na lang ang lahat. Pikitmata na lang ako!

saying yes even though you don't want to

I just went along with his decision without protest.

Pikitmata na lang ako sa ginawa niyang desisyon.

stepping into an unfamiliar situation

I just dove into the new job without any hesitation.

Pikitmata na lang ako sa pagpasok sa bagong trabaho.