EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to scorn, to look down upon, to belittle...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/ha-MA-kin/
FIL: Ang pagtrato sa isang tao o bagay na para bang ito ay walang halaga, mababa, o karapat-dapat sa pag-alipusta.
EN: to scorn, to look down upon, to belittle
This is the action version of 'hamak'. It's what the rich kontrabida does to the poor bida. 'Huwag mo akong hamakin!' is the classic comeback line before the sampalan scene. It's the act of making someone feel small and worthless, like when someone judges your food choices.
From "hamak" (lowly) + "-in" (verb suffix).
ROOT MEANING: lowly, humble, insignificant
A strong word, implying contempt and disrespect. Stronger than 'maliitin'.
🇵🇭 Hindi tama na hamakin ang sinuman dahil lamang sa kanilang estado sa buhay.
🇺🇸 It is not right to look down upon anyone just because of their station in life.
🇵🇭 Pinagsisihan niyang hamakin ang kakayahan ng kanyang kalaban.
🇺🇸 He regretted scorning his opponent's abilities.
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.