Sutil (en. Subtle)

/suˈtil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Intelligent and capable of finding creative ideas or solutions.
He is a subtle entrepreneur who always has unique ideas.
Siya'y isang sutil na negosyante na palaging may naiibang ideya.
Great ability in creating strategies or plans.
His subtle tactics led to their success.
Ang kanyang sutil na taktika ay nagbigay-daan sa kanilang tagumpay.
Sometimes not easily understood or noticed.
There is a subtle difference in their perspective on the issue.
May sutil na pagkakaiba ang kanilang pananaw sa isyu.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'sutil' meaning subtle or clever.

Common Phrases and Expressions

subtle way
A method that is creative and indirectly approached.
sutil na paraan

Related Words

intelligence
The ability to think and create ideas.
katalinuhan

Slang Meanings

cool but nice
I hope our professor is sutil, because we want to have fun in class.
Sana sutil yung prof namin, kasi gusto namin ng masaya sa klase.
creative in mischief
My friend is sutil, he's always coming up with crazy antics.
Yung kaibigan ko sutil, lagi siyang may pasabog na kalokohan.
playful or mischievous
He used to be sutil, but he's changed now.
Dati siyang sutil, pero nagbago na siya ngayon.