Umatindi (en. Intense)

/umatíndi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to reach a high level of intensity or severity.
The waves intensified at sea during the storm.
Umatindi ang alon sa dagat noong bagyo.
Reflects a broader emotion or experience.
His fear intensified upon seeing the danger.
Umatindi ang kanyang takot nang makita ang panganib.
Assessment of a situation that becomes more serious.
The conflict intensified after the discussion.
Umatindi ang hidwaan matapos ang pag-uusap.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tindi' meaning intensity or severity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the fight intensified
The fight became harder.
umatindi ang laban
feelings intensified
Feelings or emotions became more intense.
umatindi ang pakiramdam

Related Words

intensity
Expression of the strength or level of something.
tindi
content
Refers to capacity or ability to exceed the ordinary.
laman

Slang Meanings

awesome or cool
Their performance at the concert was intense! Wow!
Umatindi yung performance nila sa concert! Grabe!
extreme or excessive
What happened at the party was intense, I didn't expect that!
Umatindi talaga yung nangyari sa party, hindi ko inexpect!
jaw-dropping
The news we received earlier was intense!
Umatindi yung balita na binigay sa atin kanina!