EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
(political) yellow supporter...
to disrespect; to be blasphemous; to desecrate...
to apply; to place on; to fit together...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/di-LA-wan/
FIL: Isang katawagan, na kadalasang may pampulitikang konotasyon, para sa isang tao o grupo na sumusuporta o iniuugnay sa kulay dilaw, partikular sa kilusang pampulitika sa Pilipinas.
EN: (political) yellow supporter
This isn't just someone who loves the color yellow. In the modern PH context, "Dilawan" is a political label, often used pejoratively, for supporters of the Liberal Party or figures associated with the Aquino legacy. It's the political version of being a "stan" or a "hater," depending on who's using the term. It's prime material for your tito's Facebook rants.
From 'dilaw' (yellow) + '-an' (suffix denoting association or group).
ROOT MEANING: yellow
Highly political and can be considered derogatory by some. Its meaning is heavily dependent on the speaker's political leaning and context.
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🇵🇭 Tinawag siyang dilawan sa social media dahil sa kanyang post tungkol sa EDSA Revolution.
🇺🇸 He was called a yellow supporter on social media because of his post about the EDSA Revolution.
🇵🇭 Nagtatalo na naman ang mga Dilawan at ang mga DDS sa comment section.
🇺🇸 The Yellows and the DDS are arguing again in the comment section.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.