Presinto (en. Sense)

/preˈsinto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the ability to know or feel the feelings or emotions of others.
I sense the sadness in his eyes.
Presinto ko ang lungkot sa mga mata niya.
the feeling of a person about something that has not yet happened.
I sense that something bad will happen to my brother.
Presinto na may mangyayaring masama sa kanyang kapatid.
to have a suspicion or instinct about a situation.
He always senses there is a problem at work.
Palagi siyang presinto na may problema sa kanyang trabaho.

Etymology

originating from the Spanish word 'presintir'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sense of danger
the instincts that warn of danger.
presinto ng panganib

Related Words

kin
relative that has a special connection with a person.
balae
awareness
the knowledge or consciousness of something happening.
alintana

Slang Meanings

has a hunch
I have a feeling that something bad is happening to them.
Presinto kong may nangyayaring masama sa kanila.
know it already
You can tell that, we already know what's going to happen.
Presinto mo na yan, alam na natin ang mangyayari.
hunch
I have a hunch that she is happy today.
May presinto ako na masaya siya ngayon.