EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
bully...
affectation, fussiness, pretentiousness (colloquia...
schoolmate, classmate...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-TON/
FIL: Isang taong mapang-api, mayabang, at gumagamit ng lakas o pananakot upang makuha ang gusto sa kapwa.
EN: bully
The classic neighborhood tough guy who probably peaked in high school. He walks with a swagger, talks loudly, and thinks a sleeveless shirt is formal wear. Every barangay has one, usually found near the basketball court or the local sari-sari store, trying to look intimidating. The main character in a 'sumbong mo ko sa tatay ko' scenario.
From Spanish 'matón', meaning 'thug' or 'bully'.
Carries a very negative connotation, implying someone who preys on the weak.
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🇵🇭 Sinumbong ng bata ang maton na laging nang-aagaw ng baon niya.
🇺🇸 The child reported the bully who always snatches his lunch money.
🇵🇭 Kilala siya bilang maton sa kanilang lugar.
🇺🇸 He is known as the bully in their area.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.