EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
tool for criticism; something used to critique...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
Pang-uri
Isang kalagayan o lugar na may kakulangan o kawalan ng suplay ng tubig.
/pam-ba-TI-kos/
FIL: Isang paraan, salita, o kasangkapan na ginagamit sa pagpuna o pagbatikos sa isang tao, ideya, o gawa.
EN: tool for criticism; something used to critique
The ammo you use in a heated debate or during a 'constructive criticism' session that feels more destructive. Your keyboard can be your ultimate 'pambatikos' on social media.
From 'pam-' + 'batikos' (criticism).
ROOT MEANING: criticism, verbal attack
This is a less common word, often found in formal or literary contexts related to debate, journalism, or art criticism.
🇵🇭 Ang kanyang panulat ay nagsilbing pambatikos sa mga katiwalian sa gobyerno.
🇺🇸 His pen served as a tool for criticism against corruption in government.
🇵🇭 Gumamit siya ng matatalinhagang salita bilang pambatikos sa kanyang kalaban.
🇺🇸 He used figurative words as a critique against his opponent.
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Pang-uri
Isang kalagayan o lugar na may kakulangan o kawalan ng suplay ng tubig.