Intohimo

Intohimo is a word found in several Philippine languages, including Tagalog and various Visayan dialects. It is derived from the root "himo," meaning to do or to make, and the affixal pattern that can mark action or result. As a noun, intohimo generally refers to an act or deed—the thing that has been done. In some contexts it can also denote the product or outcome of making, depending on how it is used in a sentence. In more formal or literary usage, intohimo may be contrasted with other terms for making or doing to emphasize the completed action or its conceptual aspect rather than the ongoing process.

Usage and variation: Intohimo is less common in everyday conversation, where speakers often use "gawa" or "himo." It appears in dictionaries, linguistic descriptions, and certain dialectal or historical texts. Because Philippine languages encompass many regional varieties, the exact sense and grammatical behavior of intohimo can shift with dialect and context.

Etymology: The word traces to the Austronesian root for making or doing, with Filipino-language affixes that can yield a noun representing the action or its result. The precise form and usage of intohimo thus reflect broader patterns in Philippine verb-noun derivation and dialectal variation.

See also: Himo, Gawa, Philippine linguistics.