EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
repeated shaking of the head...
tenor; gist; general meaning...
tenor (musical)...
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/i-ling-i-LING/
FIL: Paulit-ulit na pag-iling, na karaniwang nagpapahiwatig ng matinding pagkadismaya, pagtanggi, o kawalan ng pag-asa.
EN: repeated shaking of the head
This isn't just a 'no,' it's a 'hell no' or a 'tsk tsk tsk.' It's the reaction of your lola seeing your ripped jeans. It's your reaction when you see your Meralco bill. The **iling-iling** is a gesture loaded with disappointment, resignation, or disbelief. 'Friend: 'Umutang na naman ako sa 5-6.' You: *iling-iling*.'
Reduplication of `iling` (shake of the head) to show intensity or repetition.
ROOT MEANING: a shake of the head (in disapproval or negation)
The repetition intensifies the meaning of a single `iling`, conveying stronger emotion like deep disappointment or frustration. The verb form is `umiling-iling`.
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🇵🇭 Iling-iling na lamang ang naisagot ng ale nang malamang nanakawan siya.
🇺🇸 The repeated shaking of her head was all the lady could manage when she found out she was robbed.
🇵🇭 Napuno ng iling-iling at buntong-hininga ang kwarto habang pinapanood nila ang balita.
🇺🇸 The room was filled with the shaking of heads and sighs as they watched the news.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.