EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
soaping; scolding...
to have a devotion; to be devoted...
to have a debut party...
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/pag-sa-sa-BON/
FIL: Ang akto ng paglalagay ng sabon. Sa matalinhagang kahulugan, ito ay ang matinding pagagalit o pagsermon sa isang tao.
EN: soaping; scolding
Literally, it's just lathering up with soap. But the real tea is its slang meaning: getting a severe scolding. When your boss "sermons" you for being late, or your mom goes full-on dragon mode because of your grades, that's 'pagsasabon'. You're getting "cleaned" with harsh words. It's a verbal beatdown that leaves you feeling... well, not so fresh.
From `pag-` (gerund prefix) + `sa-` (reduplication of first syllable) + `sabon` (soap).
ROOT MEANING: soap
The figurative meaning (scolding) is very common in informal speech. Context is key.
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🇵🇭 Mahalaga ang tamang pagsasabon ng kamay upang maiwasan ang sakit.
🇺🇸 Proper soaping of hands is important to avoid sickness.
🇵🇭 Nakatikim siya ng matinding pagsasabon mula sa kanyang ina dahil sa pag-uwi nang gabi.
🇺🇸 He received a severe scolding from his mother for coming home late.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.