Umantig (en. To touch)

u-man-tig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To begin the action of intensifying feelings or emotions.
His words touched the hearts of everyone listening.
Umantig ang kanyang salita sa puso ng bawat nakikinig.
To erupt or arise a feeling from something.
Memories of my youth resonated in my mind.
Umantig sa aking isip ang mga alaala ng aking kabataan.
To strike or catch a person's attention.
His voice touched the people around.
Umantig ang kanyang tinig sa mga tao sa paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'antig', meaning 'to touch' or 'to awaken'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

touched the heart
awakened feelings or emotions in a person
umantig sa puso

Related Words

touch
Root word meaning 'to strike' or 'to awaken'.
antig

Slang Meanings

Affected emotionally or psychologically.
The story in the movie really touched me, it's like I was crushed.
Yung kwento sa pelikula umantig talaga sa akin, parang nadurog ako.
Touched the feelings or heart.
His song touched my heart, it's beautiful!
Yung kanta niya umantig sa puso ko, ang ganda!
Provided inspiration or motivation.
His speech touched the people, many were inspired.
Yung speech niya umantig sa mga tao, maraming na-inspire.