EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
detained; held back; retained...
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FIL: Pinigil, hindi pinakawalan, o naantala sa isang lugar.
EN: detained; held back; retained
This is a classic word you'd hear from your lola. It’s what happens when you get stuck somewhere. Na-retinido ka sa traffic sa EDSA. Na-retinido ka sa office kasi may urgent report. It’s like being held hostage by circumstances. Yung feeling na gusto mo nang umuwi pero hindi ka makaalis.
From Spanish 'retenido' (retained, held).
Considered a bit old-fashioned or formal, but still understood. Often used in legal or official contexts, or by older speakers.
🇵🇭 Na-retinido ang mga turista sa isla dahil sa biglaang paglakas ng bagyo.
🇺🇸 The tourists were detained on the island due to the sudden strengthening of the typhoon.
🇵🇭 Pansamantalang retinido sa presinto ang suspek para sa interogasyon.
🇺🇸 The suspect is temporarily held at the precinct for interrogation.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.