EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
puppet, figurehead, manikin...
to persevere; to strive; to be persistent...
will wipe...
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.
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FIL: Isang bagay na kahugis ng tao, karaniwang ginagamit bilang laruan o sa isang palabas; maaari ring tumukoy sa isang taong walang sariling kapangyarihan at sunud-sunuran lamang sa iba.
EN: puppet, figurehead, manikin
It's either a literal doll/action figure, or the more juicy meaning: someone who looks like they're in charge but is actually just a puppet for the real boss. Think of that manager who can't approve your leave without asking their own boss first. Sila yung tau-tauhan lang.
From "tao" (person) with reduplication and the suffix "-an", suggesting a diminutive or artificial version of a person.
ROOT MEANING: person; human being
Can be used literally for a manikin or puppet, or figuratively for a person with no real authority.
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🇵🇭 Ginagamit ng guro ang isang tau-tauhan upang ituro ang mga bahagi ng katawan.
🇺🇸 The teacher uses a manikin to teach the parts of the body.
🇵🇭 Ayaw niyang maging tau-tauhan lamang ng mga mas makapangyarihang politiko.
🇺🇸 He doesn't want to be a mere puppet for more powerful politicians.
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.