Timig (en. Timing)
tee-mig
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The arrangement or judgment of the time when something should occur.
His timing in catching the bus was excellent to avoid being late.
Mahusay ang kanyang timig sa pag-alis ng bus upang hindi siya mahuli.
The coordination of events based on time.
The timing of his words and actions delighted the people.
Ang timig ng kanyang mga salita at pagkilos ay nagpasaya sa mga tao.
Judging when to take a specific action.
The right timing is needed in deciding which course to take in college.
Kailangan ng tamang timig sa pagpapasya kung anong kurso ang kukunin sa kolehiyo.
Etymology
Filipino term derived from 'timing' in English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good timing
Right time for something to happen.
magandang timig
bad timing
Wrong time for something to happen.
masamang timig
Related Words
management
The process of organizing and controlling time and events.
pamamahala
Slang Meanings
Right timing or luck.
My timing was perfect when I arrived, I got home just before it rained.
Sakto ang timing ko sa pagdating, naka-uwi ako bago umulan.
Hitting the right moment or opportunity.
Finally, my friend and I had good timing, we could take lessons together.
Sa wakas, nagka-timing kami ng tropa ko, puwede na kaming magleson ng sabay.
An opportunity where the situation is favorable.
The timing of our sale was perfect because many were buying.
Ang timing ng benta namin ay perfect, kasi maraming bumibili.