Sinsay (en. Sense)

/sin-say/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability of a person to sense or interpret experiences.
Sense is essential in our understanding of the world.
Ang sinsay ay mahalaga sa ating pag-unawa sa mundo.
A type of understanding that comes from the senses.
One sense is the ability to feel cold in the environment.
Isang sinsay ang makaramdam ng lamig sa paligid.
This ability is often associated with emotions or feelings.
Love and joy also have a sense.
May sinsay din ang pagmamahal at saya.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'sense', which means understanding or awareness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

senses have limits
The senses have limitations in understanding the world.
senses ay may hangganan

Related Words

senses
The faculties used to gather information from the environment.
pandama
muscles
The physical capabilities that can feel movements.
kalamnan

Slang Meanings

A unique or unconventional person.
My friend is cool, they're sinsay because they always have new ideas.
Ayos 'tong kaibigan ko, sinsay siya kasi palaging may bagong ideya.
Socialite or wealthy.
Wow, your outfit is so sinsay! Are you rich now?
Grabe, ang sinsay ng damit mo! Ano, mayaman ka na ba?
Cool or awesome.
This bag I bought at the mall is so sinsay, it’s really beautiful!
Sinsay itong bag na nabili ko sa mall, sobrang ganda!