Tag-init (en. Summer)
ta-gi-nit
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A season of the year that is usually hot and dry.
During summer, we often go to the beach.
Sa tag-init, madalas kaming pumunta sa dagat.
The period when the days are longest and temperatures are highest.
Summer started in June and will end in September.
Nagsimula ang tag-init noong Hunyo at magtatapos sa Setyembre.
A time that refers to outdoor activities such as picnics and vacations.
Many people plan their vacations during summer.
Maraming tao ang humahalili sa kanilang bakasyon sa tag-init.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tag' meaning 'season' and 'init' meaning 'heat'; forming 'tag-init' also known as 'summer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
summer activities
Activities performed during the summer season.
tag-init na mga aktibidad
hot summer
Description of summer with excessive heat.
mainit na tag-init
Related Words
rainy season
A season of the year opposite to summer, when rain is frequent.
tag-ulan
heat
A condition of high temperature.
init
Slang Meanings
Heat of the weather
Wow, it's so hot today, I feel like I'm boiling!
Grabe, ang tag init ngayon, parang naglalaga na ako!
Super hot
It's so hot that I'm just staying inside with the air conditioning on.
Sobrang tag init na, naka-aircon na lang ako sa bahay.
Sweaty heat
I can't take it anymore; it's a sweaty heat!
Ayoko na, iba na 'to, pawisan na tag init na ako!