EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to bump (one's head) against something...
pointed, prominent (referring to a nose)...
chain, shackles...
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FIL: Idikit o ibangga nang may puwersa ang ulo sa isang matigas na bagay.
EN: to bump (one's head) against something
The classic Filipino parent threat: "Gusto mo iuntog kita sa pader?!" (Do you want me to bump your head against the wall?!). It's the physical manifestation of extreme frustration. Also, what you feel like doing to yourself when you make a really dumb mistake, like sending a 'hugot' text to your boss instead of your friend.
ROOT MEANING: bump (of the head), collision
This verb is specific to bumping a head. The object of the verb is the head.
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🇵🇭 Sa sobrang galit niya sa sarili, gusto niyang iuntog ang ulo sa pader.
🇺🇸 In his extreme anger at himself, he wants to bump his head against the wall.
🇵🇭 Mag-ingat ka, baka maiuntog mo ang ulo mo sa mababang kisame.
🇺🇸 Be careful, you might accidentally bump your head on the low ceiling.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.