EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to talk back (disrespectfully)...
Canteen keeper; canteen worker...
heckling, teasing, jeering...
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.
/su-ma-got-sa-GOT/
FIL: Paulit-ulit na pagbibigay ng tugon sa paraang walang galang o pabalang, karaniwan sa nakatatanda o may awtoridad.
EN: to talk back (disrespectfully)
This is not just answering. This is 'pagsasagot na pabalang.' It's what gets you the classic Pinoy mom line: 'Aba! Sumasagot-sagot ka na ah!' It implies disrespect and a smart-alecky tone. You're not just replying; you're challenging.
From the root word 'sagot' with reduplication, indicating a repeated or intensified action, often with a negative connotation.
The repetition of the root word 'sagot' implies a continuous, often annoying or disrespectful action. It's different from the simple, neutral act of 'sumagot'.
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🇵🇭 Pinagalitan si Ben ng kanyang ina dahil lagi siyang sumasagot-sagot.
🇺🇸 Ben was scolded by his mother because he always talks back.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang sumagot-sagot sa iyong lola; magpakita ka ng respeto.
🇺🇸 Don't talk back to your grandmother; show some respect.
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.