EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to discourage; to be able to demoralize...
to discuss something; to talk something over...
contemplation; meditation; deep thought...
Pang-uri
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/ma-ka-pag-pa-HI-na nang lo-OB/
FIL: Magkaroon ng kakayahang magdulot ng pagkawala ng sigasig, pag-asa, o tiwala sa sarili ng isang tao.
EN: to be able to discourage; to be able to demoralize
This is a specific kind of 'pahina'. It's not just weakening your body, but your spirit. It's what a 'seen-zone' from your crush does, or when your boss rejects your proposal for the 5th time. It's the ability to drain someone's motivation. "Ang paulit-ulit na pagkabigo ay maaaring makapagpahina ng loob."
From `makapagpahina` (to be able to weaken) and `loob` (inner self, will).
An idiomatic expression. 'Loob' refers to one's inner self, will, or spirit.
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🇵🇭 Ang masasamang komento sa social media ay kayang makapagpahina ng loob ng sinuman.
🇺🇸 Mean comments on social media can discourage anyone.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang mag-alala, hindi iyon makapagpapahina ng loob ko para sumubok ulit.
🇺🇸 Don't worry, that won't be able to discourage me from trying again.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.