Timpiin (en. Restrain)
/tim-pi-in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To carry out an action or restrain one’s feelings.
Restrain your anger and do not show it to others.
Timpiin mo ang iyong galit at huwag itong ipakita sa iba.
To hold back or stop from doing something or showing emotion.
We need to restrain ourselves in this situation.
Kailangan nating timpiin ang ating sarili sa sitwasyong ito.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'timpi,' meaning to be restrained or cautious.
Common Phrases and Expressions
restrain oneself
To hold oneself back in a situation.
timpiin ang sarili
Related Words
timpi
A root word meaning to restrain or stop.
timpi
Slang Meanings
To hold back or control one's emotions.
You need to control your anger to avoid a fight.
Kailangan mong timpiin ang galit mo para hindi magka-gulo.
To restrain oneself or not rush into decisions.
Control yourself and don't make hasty decisions.
Timpiin mo ang sarili mo at huwag kang magdesisyon ng mabilis.
To pause doing something that's not beneficial.
Hold back your spending habits and try to save first.
Timpiin mo muna ang iyong hilig sa paggastos sumukan mo munang mag-ipon.