Pintigin (en. Pulse)

pin-ti-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick beat or jump of the heart that can be felt in the veins.
I can feel my pulse as I run.
Nararamdaman ko ang aking pintigin habang tumatakbo ako.
The term for the regular flow of blood in the body.
His pulse is steady and regular.
Ang kanyang pintigin ay maayos at regular.
Measurement of the speed or slowness of the heartbeat.
The doctor checked his pulse to assess his condition.
Ang doktor ay nag-check ng kanyang pintigin upang malaman ang kanyang kalagayan.

Etymology

from the word 'pintig' meaning 'beat' or 'throb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rapid pulse
A fast pulse that may be caused by fear or excitement.
Mabilis na pintigin
Normal pulse
Normal rate of heartbeat.
Tamang pintigin

Related Words

throb
Refers to the beating or pulsation of the heart.
pintig
pulse
Refers to the measured heartbeat.
pulso

Slang Meanings

Remember or remind
Remember the dates that you need to remember!
Pintigin mo yung mga dates na kailangan mong tandaan!
Call or contact
Contact him so he can join us on the outing!
Pintigin mo siya para makasama siya sa gala!
Pay attention
Pay attention to me, I'm not just talking nonsense!
Pintigin mo naman ako, di ako nagsasalita ng hangin!