tiim
tíim with stress marks
clenched lips or teeth
Usage Note
Tiim describes the act of pressing the lips or teeth tightly together, often as an expression of determination, suppressed pain, or anger. 'Tiim-bagang' (clenched jaw) is a vivid image in Filipino literature and spoken language to show restrained emotion.
Examples
" Tiim ang kanyang ngipin sa sakit. "
Natural Translation
His teeth are clenched from the pain.
Literal Translation
Clenched the his teeth in pain.
" Tiim ang kanyang mga labi sa galit. "
Natural Translation
His/Her lips are clenched in anger.
Literal Translation
Clenched the his/her lips in anger.
" Tiim-bagang niyang tiniis ang lahat ng paghihirap upang hindi makita ng kanyang mga anak na siya ay nahihirapan. "
Natural Translation
With a clenched jaw he endured all the hardship so that his children would not see that he was struggling.
Literal Translation
Clenched-jaw his endured the all of hardship so-that not see by his children that he is struggling.
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