EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to make something deviate; to make something indir...
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Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pa-li-HI-sin/
FIL: Gawing lihis o hindi tuwiran ang isang bagay; ilayo sa tamang landas o direksyon.
EN: to make something deviate; to make something indirect
This is what you do when you're trying to avoid a direct question from your crush about your feelings. You change the topic, give a vague answer, or just make the conversation go somewhere else. 'Anong ginagawa mo para palihisin ang usapan? Bigla kang nagtanong kung kumain na ba sila.' It's the art of the subtle dodge.
From 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'lihis' (deviated, not straight) + '-in' (object focus suffix).
Often used in the context of conversations, paths, or actions that are being made to stray from the direct or intended course.
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🇵🇭 Sinubukan niyang palihisin ang usapan nang tanungin siya tungkol sa kanyang ex.
🇺🇸 He tried to make the conversation deviate when he was asked about his ex.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong palihisin ang kwento para lang pagtakpan ang iyong pagkakamali.
🇺🇸 Don't make the story indirect just to cover up your mistake.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.