EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
is being coiled around, is being encircled...
swimming; the act of swimming...
exposure; revelation; coming out...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Ang pagiging napupulupot o napapaikutan nang mahigpit ng isang bagay, tulad ng ahas o lubid.
EN: is being coiled around, is being encircled
Parang 'yung sawa sa sikat na mall dati. O kaya 'yung feeling mo 'pag niyakap ka nang mahigpit ng jowa mo na matagal mong 'di nakita. It can also be that feeling of being trapped by debt ('nalilingkis sa utang'). It's a tight, constricting embrace.
ROOT MEANING: coiled
Often used with things that can coil, like snakes, ropes, or vines. Can also be used metaphorically for debt or problems.
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🇵🇭 Ang usa ay nalilingkis ng isang malaking sawa.
🇺🇸 The deer is being coiled around by a large python.
🇵🇭 Siya ay nalilingkis sa mga utang na iniwan ng kanyang pamilya.
🇺🇸 He is being encircled by the debts left by his family.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.