EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
delicate; sensitive; critical...
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/ma-SE-lang/
FIL: Nangangailangan ng ibayong pag-iingat sa paghawak o pagtalakay dahil sa pagiging sensitibo, marupok, o kritikal.
EN: delicate; sensitive; critical
'Maselang' is the adulting version of 'handle with care.' It's for topics you don't bring up at the family dinner table (like politics or who's paying for the bill). It's also for that stage in a project when one wrong move means you're working overtime all weekend. It’s the verbal equivalent of walking on eggshells.
From 'ma-' (prefix indicating quality) + 'selan' (delicacy, fastidiousness).
ROOT MEANING: delicate; sensitive; fastidious
Used for topics, situations, health conditions, or even body parts. 'Maselang bahagi' is a common euphemism for private parts.
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🇵🇭 Iyan ay isang maselang usapin kaya't mag-ingat sa iyong sasabihin.
🇺🇸 That is a sensitive topic so be careful with what you say.
🇵🇭 Nasa maselang kondisyon ang pasyente pagkatapos ng operasyon.
🇺🇸 The patient is in a critical condition after the operation.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.