From root: itim
Usage Note
Kaitiman refers to the quality or level of being black or dark. It is used when discussing the intensity of shades or pigments.
Examples
" Maganda ang kaitiman ng buhok niya. "
Natural Translation
The blackness of her hair is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the blackness of hair her.
" Hindi matakpan ang kaitiman ng gabi. "
Natural Translation
The blackness of the night cannot be covered.
Literal Translation
Cannot cover the blackness of night.
" Ang kaitiman ng ulap ay senyales na maaaring may malakas na bagyong paparating ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
The blackness of the clouds is a sign that a strong storm may be coming tonight.
Literal Translation
The blackness of cloud is signal that maybe has strong storm coming this night.
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