Umitim (en. To blacken)

oo-mee-tim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action that describes a change of color, especially resulting in a black color.
His skin blackened after a long day at the beach.
Umitim ang kanyang balat matapos ang mahabang araw sa beach.
The process of having a darker color as a result.
The clouds blackened before it rained.
Umitim ang mga ulap bago umulan.

Etymology

the word 'itim' comes from the root word 'itim' meaning 'black' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teeth blacken
the color of the teeth becomes darker, usually due to coffee consumption or smoking.
umitim ang ngipin

Related Words

black
The word 'black' describes a color as dark as charcoal.
itim
dark
A term that describes a lack of light or color.
madilim

Slang Meanings

To develop a crush on someone
It's so much fun when he/she becomes a crush of mine, it's like I've developed a crush!
Ang saya saya kapag umitim siya sa akin, parang nagka-crush na ako!
To act as if one is having a great time
Come on, lighten up and let's enjoy!
Sige na, umitim ka na at enjoy na tayo!
To cheer up or find joy in small things
When our lighting becomes bright, it's like everything is okay!
Pag umitim ang lighting natin, ang saya na parang lahat ng bagay ay okay na!