EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
stopgap, temporary substitute, rebound (relationsh...
Sesame...
initial enthusiasm that quickly fades...
Pang-uri
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/pa-ma-sak BU-tas/
FIL: Isang tao o bagay na pansamantalang ginagamit bilang kapalit o panghalili upang punan ang isang kakulangan o pangangailangan.
EN: stopgap, temporary substitute, rebound (relationship)
The ultimate "hugot" word. This is the person you date right after a breakup just so you're not alone. You're not the main character, you're the stand-in. The B-team player sent in because the star is injured. It’s the "pwede na 'to for now" choice. Harsh, but real. Applies to things too, like a temp job while you look for your dream career.
A compound of `pamasak` (plug) and `butas` (hole). Literally "plug for a hole."
ROOT MEANING: plug; stopper; cork
Carries a strong negative connotation of being a second choice or a mere temporary solution, especially in relationships.
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🇵🇭 Ayokong maging pamasak-butas lang habang hinihintay mo siyang bumalik.
🇺🇸 I don't want to just be a rebound while you wait for her to come back.
🇵🇭 Ang pagtanggap niya sa trabahong iyon ay pamasak-butas lamang habang naghahanap siya ng mas maganda.
🇺🇸 His acceptance of that job is just a stopgap while he looks for something better.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.