EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
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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.
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FIL: Paggamit ng magaan na haplos o galaw sa isang bahagi ng katawan upang magdulot ng pangingilabot o pagtawa.
EN: to tickle
The ultimate weapon of titos and titas against their pamangkins. It's that playful torture that can make even the toughest person giggle uncontrollably. One moment you're chilling, the next moment someone's fingers are attacking your sides or feet and you're begging them to stop.
From "mang-" + "kiliti" (tickle).
ROOT MEANING: Tickle; ticklish sensation
A very common action verb, especially in playful or family contexts.
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🇵🇭 Mahilig siyang mangiliti ng kanyang mga kapatid hanggang sa mamula sila sa katatawa.
🇺🇸 He loves to tickle his siblings until they turn red from laughing.
🇵🇭 Bawal mangiliti sa paa ko dahil malakas ang kiliti ko diyan!
🇺🇸 You're not allowed to tickle my feet because I'm very ticklish there!
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.