EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
shaking of the head...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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FIL: Ang kilos ng paggalaw ng ulo pakanan at pakaliwa (o vice versa) bilang pagpapahiwatig ng pagtanggi, di-pagsang-ayon, o kawalan ng pag-asa.
EN: shaking of the head
The universal Filipino parent response when you ask for a new phone right after they paid your tuition. It's a silent but very loud "no." It can mean "ayaw ko," "hindi pwede," or "hay, nako, anak."
ROOT MEANING: a shake of the head (in disapproval or negation)
The direct opposite of 'pagtango' (nodding).
🇵🇭 Isang malakas na pag-iling lang ang isinagot niya sa aking tanong.
🇺🇸 Just a strong shaking of the head was her answer to my question.
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Isang kalagayan o lugar na may kakulangan o kawalan ng suplay ng tubig.