EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
paid (for services, often illicit); mercenary...
import; imported goods...
importer...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ba-ya-RAN/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang tao na gumagawa ng isang bagay, kadalasan ay masama o ilegal, kapalit ng pera.
EN: paid (for services, often illicit); mercenary
This has a totally different, more negative vibe. When used as an adjective, it means "for hire" or "paid," often with a shady connotation, like a "hired goon" or a biased media person ("**bayarang** media"). As a noun, it's a derogatory term for a prostitute. It's the difference between "bayáran" (to pay) and "bayarán" (someone who is paid to do dirty work). Pronunciation and stress are key!
From "bayad" (payment). The stress shift to the last syllable gives it a negative connotation.
The stress is on the last syllable (ba-ya-RAN) which distinguishes it from the verb 'bayáran' /ba-YA-ran/. This term is often derogatory.
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🇵🇭 Binalaan siya na huwag magtiwala sa mga saksing bayaran.
🇺🇸 He was warned not to trust the paid witnesses.
🇵🇭 Isang pulitikong bayaran ang nagpakalat ng maling impormasyon.
🇺🇸 A mercenary politician spread the false information.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.