Tumamis (en. To become sweet)

tu-má-mis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To change taste from bitter or salty to sweet.
The fruit became sweet after being left in the sun.
Tumamis ang prutas matapos itong iwan sa araw.
Creating a positive experience from a series of events that are negative.
His memory became sweet despite the sufferings.
Tumamis ang kanyang alaala sa kabila ng mga pagdurusa.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'tamis' meaning sweet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life became sweeter
Life became happier or more enjoyable.
tumamis ang buhay

Related Words

sweetness
A taste commonly describing the proper flavor of sugar or sweet food.
tamis

Slang Meanings

became sweeter or improved
My life became sweeter since I met you.
Tumamis na ang buhay ko mula nang makilala kita.
got more prosperous or enriched
His business has improved; he can now buy a house.
Tumamis na ang negosyo niya, nakakabili na siya ng bahay.
had success
His success in studies has become sweeter.
Tumamis ang kanyang tagumpay sa pag-aaral.