Pumintig (en. Throb)

/puˈmin.tɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To begin to move or pulsate in rhythm.
He felt his heart throb with fear.
Naramdaman niyang pumintig ang kanyang puso sa takot.
To strike down quickly with strength and rhythm.
His fingers throbbed with every strum of the guitar.
Pumintig ang kanyang mga daliri sa bawat hagod ng gitara.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart beating
Outpouring of feelings or emotions.
pumintig ng puso

Related Words

pulse
A process where the heart offers rhythm or pulsation.
pintig

Slang Meanings

pumping heart
Wow, my heart was pumping when I saw you!
Grabe, ang pumintig ng puso ko nung nakita kita!
to throb
It's like my head is throbbing from the heat.
Parang pumintig yung ulo ko sa sobrang init.
to feel excited or nervous
When he invited me, I really felt excited!
Nung ininvite niya ako, pumintig talaga ako sa sobrang saya.