Entremetida (en. Interfering)
/en-tre-me-ti-da/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the nature of interfering or meddling in others' lives.
Her meddlesome nature caused a rift in the family.
Ang kanyang entremetida na ugali ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa pamilya.
Deliberately interfering or intruding in matters that do not concern one.
Do not meddle in other people's affairs.
Huwag kang mag-entremetida sa mga usapin ng ibang tao.
Call for a person who cannot resist interfering.
She is known for being meddlesome among her friends.
Siya ay kilala sa pagiging entremetida sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'entremetido'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do not interfere
An intrusion or lack of respect for others' private lives.
Huwag kang makialam
Related Words
interference
The act of intruding into the lives of others, often unjustified.
pakikialam
intrude
The act of entering or interfering in a situation.
himasok
Slang Meanings
Very nosy, always interfering in other people's lives.
She's such a busybody, always meddling in other people's affairs.
Sobrang entremetida niya, lagi siyang nakikialam sa buhay ng iba.
Don't be mad, I'm just nosy, I just want to know what's happening!
Don't get mad, I'm all up in your business, I just want to know what's going on!
Huwag kang magalit, entremetida lang ako, gusto ko lang malaman kung anong ganap!
Our neighbor is really nosey, she listens to other people's conversations.
That neighbor of ours is a real nosey neighbor, she eavesdrops on other people's discussions.
Yung kapitbahay namin, talagang entremetida, nakikinig siya sa usapan ng iba.