EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
spineless person; person without principles...
whatever; etcetera; and so on...
ecclesiastical; clergyman...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/TA-ong wa-LANG gu-LU-god/
FIL: Isang tao na kulang sa paninindigan, madaling sumuko sa panggigipit, at walang sariling desisyon o prinsipyo.
EN: spineless person; person without principles
Literally 'a person without a spine.' This is your friend who agrees with everyone to avoid conflict, or a politician who changes their stance depending on who's funding them. They can't stand up for themselves or for what's right. Sila yung 'yes man' na kahit mali, go lang nang go.
From `tao` (person) + `walang` (without) + `gulugod` (spine). Idiomatic expression.
ROOT MEANING: spine; backbone
A strong insult, questioning someone's character and integrity.
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🇺🇸 Don't be a spineless person; stand by what you said.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.