EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to use as a pretext; to use as a chopping board...
picky, fussy, finicky, dramatic...
hopeful, optimistic...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/mag-sang-ka-LAN/
FIL: Sa literal na kahulugan, ang paggamit ng sangkalan bilang patungan sa paghiwa. Sa metaporikal na kahulugan, ang paggamit ng isang tao o dahilan bilang panakip-butas upang maisakatuparan ang isang hangarin.
EN: to use as a pretext; to use as a chopping board
The literal meaning is what your mom does with a chopping board before making sinigang. The figurative meaning is the juicy part: when you use someone or something as an excuse. 'Ginawa mo lang akong sangkalan para makalabas ka!' (You just used me as an excuse so you could go out!). Classic 'palusot' move.
From `sangkalan` (chopping board; pretext).
ROOT MEANING: chopping board
Has two distinct meanings. The context usually makes it clear whether it's literal (kitchen) or figurative (making excuses). The figurative use often carries a negative connotation.
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🇵🇭 Huwag mo akong sangkalanin sa iyong mga kalokohan.
🇺🇸 Don't use me as a pretext for your foolishness.
🇵🇭 Kailangan kong magsangkalan ng bawang at sibuyas para sa gisa.
🇺🇸 I need to use a chopping board for the garlic and onions for the stir-fry.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.