EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
demonic behavior; ill-mannered...
can be done; will be able to do...
to rejoice; to be joyful...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/A-sal-de-MON-yo/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa pag-uugaling masama, malupit, o walang kabutihan, na maihahalintulad sa isang demonyo.
EN: demonic behavior; ill-mannered
This is next-level 'walang modo'. This is for the person who cuts in line, steals your parking spot, and then glares at you for it. It's for the chismosa who spreads fake news with a smile. Basically, anyone whose actions make you think, "Saan ka pinaglihi?" has **asal-demonyo**.
Combination of Tagalog 'asal' (behavior) and Spanish 'demonio' (demon).
ROOT MEANING: behavior; conduct; manners
A very strong and insulting descriptor. It's a compound word that functions as an adjective.
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🇵🇭 Itigil mo na ang iyong asal-demonyo at magpakabait ka.
🇺🇸 Stop your demonic behavior and be good.
🇵🇭 Kinaiinisan siya ng lahat dahil sa kanyang asal-demonyo.
🇺🇸 Everyone resents him because of his ill-mannered ways.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.