EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
makes one forget; causes forgetting...
to hesitate...
to sponge-bathe...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
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FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang bagay, tao, o pangyayari na nagiging sanhi ng pagkalimot o pagkawala ng isang alaala sa isipan.
EN: makes one forget; causes forgetting
This is your 'amnesia' trigger. It could be a new crush that makes you forget your ex, a really good K-drama that makes you forget your deadlines, or a shot of tequila. Anything that helps you press the 'delete' button on a memory or a problem, even temporarily.
From nakapag- (causative, ability) + pa- (causative) + limot (forget).
ROOT MEANING: oblivion; the act of forgetting
Used to describe something that induces forgetfulness, often in the context of emotional pain, worries, or responsibilities.
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🇵🇭 Ang alak ay hindi solusyon; pansamantala lang itong nakapagpapalimot ng problema.
🇺🇸 Alcohol is not a solution; it only temporarily makes one forget their problems.
🇵🇭 Ang pagiging abala sa trabaho ay nakapagpapalimot sa akin ng kalungkutan.
🇺🇸 Being busy at work makes me forget my sadness.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.