Pumait (en. Blacken)

/puˈma.it/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to become black or dark.

Her skin blackened under the sun.

Pumait ang kanyang balat sa ilalim ng araw.

The action of darkening in color.

The leaves of the tree blackened in winter.

Pumait ang mga dahon ng puno sa taglamig.

the smile blackened

The smile has become sad or lifeless.

pumait ang ngiti

darken

An elegant term that can be used in similar contexts.

itiman

dark

Refers to the state of being dark in color.

madilim

Became bad or annoying

Becoming bitter about things is not a good attitude.

Ang pumait ng mga bagay-bagay ay hindi magandang ugali.

Made a sour face or reaction

She looked bitter when she found out she wasn't included.

Nag-pumait siya nung nalaman niyang hindi siya nakasama.

Mood dropped or sought misfortune

Wow, he has gone sour several times following those events.

Grabe, ilang beses na siyang pumait kasunod ng mga pangyayari.