tining
tíning with stress marks
dregs; sediment; to subside or calm
Usage Note
Tining refers to the sediment or dregs that settle at the bottom of a liquid, such as coffee grounds or mud particles in water. As a verb, it means to settle or calm down — both literally (sediment sinking) and figuratively (emotions or a situation calming). It is often used in expressions about letting things settle before moving forward.
Examples
" Marumi ang tining sa baso. "
Natural Translation
The sediment in the glass is dirty.
Literal Translation
Dirty the sediment in glass.
" Hayaang bumaba ang tining ng kape. "
Natural Translation
Let the dregs of the coffee settle.
Literal Translation
Let settle the dregs of coffee.
" Hintayin mong lumubog ang tining bago mo inumin ang tubig na galing sa balon. "
Natural Translation
Wait for the sediment to sink before you drink the water that came from the well.
Literal Translation
Wait you sink the sediment before you drink the water that from well.
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