EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
meddler; busybody (female)...
simple, easy, uncomplicated...
symphony...
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FIL: Isang taong (partikular na babae) mahilig manghimasok o makialam sa buhay o gawain ng iba. Ang katumbas sa lalaki ay 'pakialamero'.
EN: meddler; busybody (female)
Your classic neighborhood 'Marites'. This is the person who always has an opinion on your life choices, from your new haircut to your questionable ex. They're the admin of the "Sino Ang Jowa Mo Ngayon?" Facebook group and their main hobby is stirring the pot.
From Tagalog `pakialam` + Spanish suffix `-era` (denoting a characteristic, feminine).
ROOT MEANING: concern; meddling
A common derogatory term for a meddlesome woman. The masculine form is 'pakialamero'.
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🇵🇭 Huwag kang maging pakialamera, hindi mo ito problema.
🇺🇸 Don't be a meddler, this isn't your problem.
🇵🇭 Kilala ang kapitbahay naming iyon bilang isang pakialamera.
🇺🇸 That neighbor of ours is known for being a busybody.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.