EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
senile, forgetful (due to old age)...
to drop something on/into...
lengthened, became long...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/u-LI-an/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa kalagayan ng pagiging makakalimutin o paghina ng isip dahil sa katandaan.
EN: senile, forgetful (due to old age)
It's that moment when Lola forgets where she put her glasses... while they're on her head. Or when Lolo tells the same story from his youth for the fifth time in an hour. While it's a medical condition, Pinoys often use 'ulianin' with a mix of gentle teasing, concern, and affection for the elderly. It's the 'senior moment' of the Philippines.
From 'uli' (return) + '-an', implying a return to a former, often childlike, state.
ROOT MEANING: again, once more
The adjective form 'ulianin' is more commonly used.
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🇵🇭 Nagiging ulian na raw ang matanda dahil madalas siyang may nakakalimutan.
🇺🇸 They say the old man is becoming senile because he often forgets things.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong pagtawanan ang lolo mo, ulian na talaga siya.
🇺🇸 Don't laugh at your grandpa, he's really become forgetful.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.