EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
stunted in growth, undeveloped...
to be able to return (something); to cause to retu...
to become famous; to be known for...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ban-SOT/
FIL: Isang kalagayan ng pagiging hindi normal o sapat ang paglaki o pag-unlad; maliit at hindi lumaki nang maayos.
EN: stunted in growth, undeveloped
The word moms use to scare you into drinking your milk or eating your vegetables. It means you didn't grow properly. It's not just short, it's *stunted*. Parang 'yung halaman na hindi naarawan at nadiligan, or 'yung career mo pag laging kang "seen-zoned" sa job applications.
Often used to describe people, animals, or plants. Can be considered offensive when used for people.
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🇵🇭 Naging bansot ang paglaki ng halaman dahil sa kakulangan sa sikat ng araw.
🇺🇸 The plant's growth was stunted due to lack of sunlight.
🇵🇭 Pinayuhan ng doktor ang ina na pakainin nang tama ang anak upang hindi maging bansot.
🇺🇸 The doctor advised the mother to feed her child properly so he won't be stunted in growth.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.