EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
stupid; dull-witted; foolish...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-bang-AW/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang taong may kahinaan sa pag-iisip; hangal, tanga, o mangmang.
EN: stupid; dull-witted; foolish
A classic, old-school insult that your lola might use. It’s not as harsh as “gago” but more insulting than “bobo.” It’s for that person who keeps making the same mistake over and over, like falling for the same 'pa-fall' person. It has a vintage, almost poetic sting to it.
ma- (adjective prefix) + bang-aw (foolish)
ROOT MEANING: foolish, idiotic
Considered a strong and somewhat archaic insult. Use with caution.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang maging mabang-aw at maniwala sa lahat ng nababasa mo online.
🇺🇸 Don't be foolish and believe everything you read online.
🇵🇭 Ang mabang-aw na desisyon niya ay nagdulot ng malaking problema.
🇺🇸 His stupid decision caused a big problem.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.