EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
pulling of hair...
to cause doubt; to make someone doubt...
to stain; to tarnish; to make dirty...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Ang marahas na paghila sa buhok ng isang tao.
EN: pulling of hair
The signature move in any classic Pinoy 'telenovela' catfight. It's what happens when 'kontrabida' meets 'bida'. It's not just a pull; it's an act of war. Can also happen between siblings fighting over the TV remote. The verb form, 'sabunutan', is the main event.
The act is 'sabunot', the mutual act or event is 'sabunutan' (a hair-pulling fight). The verb is 'sabunutan' (to pull someone's hair).
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🇵🇭 Isang malakas na sabunot ang natanggap niya mula sa galit na babae.
🇺🇸 She received a strong pull of her hair from the angry woman.
🇵🇭 Nagkasakitan sila at nauwi sa sabunutan ang kanilang pag-aaway.
🇺🇸 They hurt each other and their fight ended in a hair-pulling match.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.