Tumindi (en. To intensify)

too-min-dee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To become more intense or stronger.
The rain intensified due to the storm that passed.
Tumindi ang ulan dahilan sa bagyong dumaan.
To cause a more intense effect or feeling.
His anger intensified upon knowing the truth.
Tumindi ang kanyang galit nang malaman ang katotohanan.
To become more dangerous or more difficult.
The situation in their community intensified.
Tumindi ang sitwasyon sa kanilang komunidad.

Etymology

root word: tindig

Common Phrases and Expressions

The fight intensified
The battle became more fierce or vigorous.
Tumindi ang laban

Related Words

intensity
The degree or amount of something which refers to strength or intensity.
tindig

Slang Meanings

became more intense or severe
Their fight escalated, it seems like they can't reconcile anymore.
Tumindi na ang away nila, parang hindi na magka-kasundo.
reached an intense situation
The heat of the fight intensified, everyone was really tense.
Tumindi ang init sa laban, lahat ng tao sobrang tensyonado.
overflow of emotions
The gossip escalated, she got angry at her friend.
Tumindi ang chika, nagalit na siya sa kaibigan niya.