From root: tinis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tuminis
tu-mi-NIS
became shrill
Present (Incomplete)
tumitinis
tu-mi-ti-NIS
becoming shrill
Future (Contemplated)
titinis
ti-ti-NIS
will become shrill
Usage Note
Tuminis is used when a sound, such as a voice or a musical tone, becomes piercing or high-pitched. It often describes a shift in vocal quality during moments of excitement, anger, or strain.
Examples
" Tuminis ang boses niya sa takot. "
Natural Translation
Her voice became shrill from fear.
Literal Translation
Became-shrill the voice her at fear.
" Nagsimulang tuminis ang boses niya. "
Natural Translation
Her voice started to become shrill.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-shrill the voice her.
" Tuminis ang boses ng mang-aawit sa pinakamataas na bahagi ng kanta kaya napatayo ang buong madla sa tuwa. "
Natural Translation
The singer's voice rose shrill at the highest part of the song, so the whole audience stood up in delight.
Literal Translation
Became-shrill the voice of singer at highest part of song so caused-to-stand the whole audience in joy.
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