EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
contrarian; antagonistic...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/pa-la-KON-tra/
FIL: Isang taong laging sumasalungat o tumututol sa opinyon o mungkahi ng iba.
EN: contrarian; antagonistic
That one friend in the group chat who replies 'No' to every suggestion. 'Tara, kain tayo sa Jollibee?' 'Ayoko, mas masarap sa McDo.' 'Okay, McDo?' 'Pass, diet ako.' They're the human embodiment of the 'Well, actually...' meme.
From Spanish 'contra' (against) with the Tagalog prefix 'pala-' (fond of doing).
ROOT MEANING: against, anti-, versus
Often used to describe a personality trait. Can be slightly negative or teasing.
🇵🇭 Huwag mo nang tanungin si Ana, palakontra 'yon palagi.
🇺🇸 Don't bother asking Ana, she's always a contrarian.
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