Timpi (en. Temperance)

tim-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Having self-control, especially over food and drink.

Temperance is important to maintain health.

Ang timpi ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kalusugan.

Characteristic of being calm or not being overwhelmed by emotions.

His temperance in the midst of the crisis is admirable.

Ang kanyang timpi sa gitna ng krisis ay kahanga-hanga.

From the Spanish word 'timpida'

temperance in eating

Self-control not to overeat.

timpi sa pagkain

calm

A type of personality that is not easily angered.

mahinahon

self-control

He showed restraint with his anger even though he was really annoyed.

Nag-timpi siya sa kanyang galit kahit na inis na inis na siya.

wait for the right moment

You should be patient and arrive at the right time for a good opportunity.

Dapat kang timpi at dumating sa tamang oras para sa magandang oportunidad.

to endure or sacrifice

He suffered, but he just had to endure his situation.

Nahirapan siya, pero kailangang timpi lang siya sa kanyang sitwasyon.