EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
the manner of answering; answering back...
begonia...
unstitched; ripped (seam)...
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/pag-ka-ka-sa-GOT/
FIL: Ang paraan ng pagtugon sa isang tanong, o ang akto ng pagsagot nang pabalang o walang galang.
EN: the manner of answering; answering back
This is a two-faced word. It can mean the simple *way* you answered the exam (e.g., "Maayos ang pagkakasagot niya," meaning he answered well). But more often, it's what your parents accuse you of when you have a comeback for everything. "Huwag mo akong sinasagot-sagot!" is the classic line. It's the difference between a reply and a clapback.
From `pagkaka-` (state/manner) + `sagot` (answer).
The context determines if it's neutral (manner of answering) or negative (answering back disrespectfully). The reduplicated form `pagsasagot` or `pagsagot-sagot` is more explicitly about talking back.
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🇵🇭 Malinaw ang pagkakasagot niya sa mga tanong ng guro.
🇺🇸 His manner of answering the teacher's questions was clear.
🇵🇭 Napagalitan siya dahil sa kanyang pagkakasagot sa kanyang ina.
🇺🇸 He was scolded because of his answering back to his mother.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.