Dimasaho (en. Untouchable)

/di.ma.sa.ho/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person considered to be untouchable or to be avoided.

In their society, there are untouchables considered to taint honor.

Sa kanilang lipunan, may mga dimasaho na itinuturing na nakakasira ng puri.

A person neglected or ignored by others.

Untouchables often lose opportunities for advancement.

Ang mga dimasaho ay kadalasang nawawalan ng pagkakataon sa pag-unlad.

Originated from the ancient term 'saho' meaning 'do not touch or carry'.

do not touch

consider that a person or thing should not be touched or approached.

huwag hawakan

marginalized

A person on the fringes of society who is often excluded from main activities.

marginalized

don't

Don't go to school, you might be late again!

Dimasaho ka na sa school, baka ma-late ka na naman!

just let it go

Just let that go, it's not worth it.

Dimasaho na lang 'yan, hindi worth it.

don't interfere

Please don't interfere in our conversation.

Dimasaho ka sa usapan namin, please.