EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to surround; to encircle...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/li-BU-tan/
FIL: Ang akto ng pagpaligid o pagkubkob sa isang tao, bagay, o lugar.
EN: to surround; to encircle
This is what happens when the chismosas in your neighborhood see you with a new "friend." They libutan you, asking questions from all sides. It's also what ants do to a dropped piece of candy. Basically, you're the center of attention, and there's no escape.
From 'libot' (around) + suffix '-an'.
Can be used for people, objects, or places. Connotes a sense of being surrounded or trapped.
🇵🇭 Linibutan ng mga pulis ang gusali kung saan nagtatago ang mga suspek.
🇺🇸 The police surrounded the building where the suspects were hiding.
🇵🇭 Huwag kayong mag-alala, hindi namin kayo lilibutan ng tanong.
🇺🇸 Don't worry, we won't surround you with questions.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.