EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to philosophize (negatively); to be a smart aleck...
how long (duration)...
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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.
/ma-mi-lo-SO-po/
FIL: Magbigay ng mga pangangatwiran na tila matalino ngunit kadalasan ay walang saysay, nakakainis, o paikot-ikot lamang.
EN: to philosophize (negatively); to be a smart aleck
This is what you do when your mom asks you to wash the dishes and you reply with, 'Ano ba talaga ang kahulugan ng 'malinis'? Nasa isip lang ba 'yan?' You're not being deep, you're just trying to get out of a chore. Stop trying to be Pilosopo Tasyo and just get the sponge.
From Spanish 'filósofo' (philosopher).
Carries a connotation of being argumentative or talking back in a pseudo-intellectual way, rather than genuine philosophical inquiry.
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🇵🇭 "Huwag ka nang mamilosopo at sundin mo na lang ang utos ko," sabi ng nanay.
🇺🇸 "Stop being a smart aleck and just follow my orders," said the mother.
🇵🇭 Mahilig siyang mamilosopo sa klase kaya madalas siyang napapagalitan ng guro.
🇺🇸 He likes to philosophize (talk back) in class, so he often gets scolded by the teacher.
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.