EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
inquisitive; curious...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/ma-u-SI-sa/
FIL: Nagpapakita ng matinding pagnanais na malaman o matutuhan ang mga bagay-bagay; palatanong o mapag-usisa.
EN: inquisitive; curious
The official trait of every 'chismosa/chismoso' in the neighborhood. They're not just listening; they're actively investigating. "Saan ka galing? Sino kasama mo? Anong grade mo?" But on the bright side, it's also the trait of scientists, journalists, and kids who haven't discovered sarcasm yet. A 'mausisa' person is the first to know the latest 'tea'.
From 'usisa' (inquiry, curiosity). The 'ma-' prefix denotes 'having the quality of'.
Can have a slightly negative connotation, implying nosiness (being a 'chismosa'), but can also be neutral or positive, simply meaning curious and eager to learn.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang masyadong mausisa sa buhay ng may buhay.
🇺🇸 Don't be too inquisitive about other people's lives.
🇵🇭 Dahil siya ay isang mausisa na bata, marami siyang natututunan.
🇺🇸 Because she is a curious child, she learns a lot.
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.