Alimapapayaw (en. Stubborn)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is hard-headed and does not listen to advice.
Juan is truly stubborn; he does not listen to others' suggestions.
Si Juan ay talagang alimapapayaw, hindi siya nakikinig sa mga mungkahi ng iba.
A term for someone who only thinks of their own opinion.
Stubborn people often find it hard to reconcile with others.
Ang mga alimapapayaw ay kadalasang nahihirapan sa pakikipag-ayos sa ibang tao.

Etymology

Visayan term referring to a unique character or trait, often used to describe someone who is stubborn or hard-headed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stubborn behavior
the behavior of being hard-headed.
alimapapayaw na ugali

Related Words

hard to talk to
A person who is not easy to converse with or does not listen to other opinions.
mahirap kausap
stubborn
Expresses the trait of being not easily changeable or adaptable.
matigas

Slang Meanings

Extreme anger or burning emotion
His anger is intense, it seems like he wants to explode!
Grabe na 'yung alimapapayaw niya, parang gusto na niyang sumabog!
Unannounced or sudden reaction
He reacted unexpectedly when he suddenly interrupted the conversation!
Nakaalimapapayaw siya nang biglang sumingit sa convo!