EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to play with someone; to toy with someone's feelin...
to beat up, to maul, to batter...
sudden rage, outburst of anger...
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/ka-la-ru-IN/
FIL: Gawing katuwaan o libangan ang isang tao o bagay; makipaglaro sa isang tao.
EN: to play with someone; to toy with someone's feelings
This is what you do when you're not serious about a relationship. You're just passing the time, parang laro lang. 'Huwag mo akong kalaruin, please. Seryoso ako sa'yo.' It can also mean to literally play with someone, like a kid playing with their sibling. But let's be real, the 'hugot' meaning is more common these days.
From `ka-` (co-participant) + `laro` (play) + `-in` (verb suffix).
ROOT MEANING: game; play
Often carries a negative connotation of toying with someone's feelings, making them a 'plaything'.
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🇵🇭 Hiling ko lang na huwag mo akong kalaruin at saktan ang damdamin ko.
🇺🇸 My only wish is for you not to toy with me and hurt my feelings.
🇵🇭 Gusto niyang kalaruin ang bagong alagang tuta.
🇺🇸 He wants to play with the new pet puppy.
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