maiitim
black (plural); very black
From root: itim
Usage Note
Maiitim is the pluralized or intensified form of maitim, used when referring to multiple black items or to stress a particularly deep shade of black. The double vowel marks plurality in Filipino adjective morphology and signals that the darkness is especially pronounced or applies to a set of things.
Examples
" Maiitim ang mga ulap. "
Natural Translation
The clouds are very black.
Literal Translation
Black the clouds.
" Maiitim ang mga mata ng mga pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cats' eyes are very black.
Literal Translation
Black the eyes of the cats.
" Maiitim na ang mga ulap sa silangan, kaya mabuti pang magdala tayo ng payong ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The clouds in the east are now very black, so we had better bring an umbrella today.
Literal Translation
Black now the clouds in east, so good still bring we of umbrella now.
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