timpi
tímpi with stress marks
moderation; to control one's emotion
Usage Note
Timpi reflects the Filipino cultural value of emotional restraint and composure. To have timpi is to keep one's feelings in check even under stress, which is closely linked to the concept of hiya (social propriety). Losing one's timpi in public is considered embarrassing, and the word is often invoked when reminding someone to stay calm.
Examples
" Kailangan mo ng timpi. "
Natural Translation
You need some restraint.
Literal Translation
Need you of restraint.
" Kailangan ko ng timpi sa aking emosyon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I need some control over my emotions right now.
Literal Translation
Need I of control to-the my emotion now.
" Kahit galit na galit siya sa pagpupulong, hinangaan ko ang kanyang timpi dahil hindi siya nagtaas ng boses sa sinuman. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was very angry at the meeting, I admired his composure because he did not raise his voice at anyone.
Literal Translation
Even angry very he at meeting, admired I the his restraint because not he raised of voice at anyone.
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