EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
playing hard to get; coy...
to gather in small, separate groups...
to pretend; to feign...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pa-KI-pot/
FIL: Nagpapakita ng ugaling wari'y ayaw ngunit sa kalooban ay may gusto; pagiging mailap o mahirap suyuin.
EN: playing hard to get; coy
The classic 'pabebe' move in dating. You say 'no' but your kilay says 'yes.' It's the human equivalent of a cat that wants to be petted but walks away when you get close. In the land of ligaw (courtship), this is a national sport.
From pa- (prefix indicating pretense or causing) + kipot (narrow). The idea is to make the path to winning one's affection 'narrow' or difficult.
Can be used to describe a person or their actions. Often has a slightly negative or teasing connotation.
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🇵🇭 Huwag ka nang maging pakipot, alam ko namang gusto mo rin.
🇺🇸 Stop playing hard to get, I know you like it too.
🇵🇭 Ang dami niyang dahilan, ang pakipot talaga.
🇺🇸 She has so many excuses, she's really being coy.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.