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    Umigsi (en. To shorten)

    /umiɡˈsi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of being short or making something shorter.
    He shortened his story to avoid prolonging it.
    Umigsi ang kanyang kwento upang hindi magtagal.
    Reduction of length of time or duration.
    The deadline for the project was shortened by a week.
    Umigsi ang deadline ng proyekto ng isang linggo.
    Making something shorter than before.
    She shortened the dress for the wedding.
    Umigsi siya ng damit para sa kasal.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'igsi' meaning short or made shorter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    time shortened
    The duration became shorter.
    umigsi ang oras

    Related Words

    short
    The primary form meaning short.
    igsi
    shortened
    A past form meaning made shorter.
    pinaikli

    Slang Meanings

    to go on a date
    We dated last week, she's nice to be with!
    Umigsi kami nung isang linggo, okay siya kasama!
    to seek attention
    When he shows off, it's sure he wants to get everyone's attention.
    Kapag umigsi siya, siguradong gusto niyang makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.
    to be flirty
    He's so good at flirting, it feels like he's making me feel special.
    Ang galing niyang umigsi, parang ginagawaan akong espesyal.