itim-itim
somewhat black; darkish
From root: itim
Usage Note
Itim-itim describes something that is not completely black but has blackish spots or a dark tint.
Examples
" Itim-itim ang langit. "
Natural Translation
The sky is somewhat black.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-black the sky.
" Itim-itim ang gilid ng kanyang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The edge of his shoes is somewhat black.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-black the edge of his shoes.
" Itim-itim na ang mga ulap kaya nagmadali kaming umuwi bago bumagsak ang malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
The clouds had already turned darkish, so we hurried home before the heavy rain came down.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-black already the clouds so hurried we go-home before fall the strong rain.
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