Tigis (en. Scarcity)

/ˈti.gis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Lack or insufficient supply of something.

There was a scarcity of water supply in the village.

Nagkaroon ng tigis sa suplay ng tubig sa barangay.

Condition of being rare or difficult to obtain.

The scarcity of fruits caused an increase in prices.

Ang tigis ng mga prutas ay nagdulot ng pagtaas ng presyo.

Instances where demand exceeds supply.

Scarcity causes concern among consumers.

Ang tigis ay nagdudulot ng pag-aalala sa mga mamimili.

Origin: derived from a root in ancient commerce.

scarcity of ice

Limited availability of ice in a place during summer.

tigis ng yelo

insufficiency

Condition of inadequate supply of something.

kakulangan

lack

Need or deficiency of items.

kapus

totally hating

I'm really totally hating him, I don't want him anymore.

Sobrang tigis na tigis na ako sa kanya, ayaw ko na talaga sa kanya.

super annoyed

I'm super annoyed with my classmates, they're so noisy!

Tigis na tigis ako sa mga kaklase ko, ang ingay ingay!

really irritable

He seems really irritable with your questions, just relax.

Parang tigis na tigis na siya sa mga tanong mo, relax ka lang.