EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to catch at the right time, to chance upon...
rooted in; having the same root...
harmonious; compatible; rhyming...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-ti-yem-pu-HAN/
FIL: Ang magkaroon ng pagkakataong makita, mahuli, o maisagawa ang isang bagay sa eksakto o tamang oras.
EN: to catch at the right time, to chance upon
This is the universe conspiring in your favor. It's catching the last seat on the MRT, arriving just as the food is served, or messaging your crush right when they're online and feeling chatty. It's all about perfect timing. "Swerte! Na-tiyempuhan ko yung 12.12 sale!" The opposite is "minalas" or "di umabot."
From *ma- -an* (potential verb affix) + *tiyempo* (timing), from Spanish *tiempo*.
Implies a stroke of luck or good timing.
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🇵🇭 Sana ay matiyempuhan natin siyang nasa bahay.
🇺🇸 I hope we chance upon him at home.
🇵🇭 Buti na lang at na-tiyempuhan ko ang pagdaan ng bus.
🇺🇸 It's a good thing I caught the bus as it was passing by.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.