EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
fixed; stationary; settled...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/na-ka-PIR-mi/
FIL: Matatag na nakalagay sa isang lugar at hindi gumagalaw; permanente.
EN: fixed; stationary; settled
This is the more common, slightly more formal twin of 'nakapirme'. It’s like when you finally find the perfect spot for your WiFi router and it stays there forever. "Saan ka na?" "Dito lang, nakapirmi sa office, nag-o-overtime."
From Spanish "firme" (firm, steady).
ROOT MEANING: permanent, fixed, constant
Largely interchangeable with 'nakapirme', but sometimes preferred in more formal writing.
🇵🇭 Mananatili siyang nakapirmi sa kanyang desisyon anuman ang mangyari.
🇺🇸 He will remain firm in his decision no matter what happens.
🇵🇭 Ang rebulto ay nakapirmi sa gitna ng plasa.
🇺🇸 The statue is fixed in the center of the plaza.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.