Ibsan (en. Insult)

ib-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word or action intended to hurt or insult a person.
Giving insults to others is unacceptable.
Ang pagbibigay ng ibsan sa iba ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.
The act of speaking ill of a person.
Attempts to avoid insults when with others.
Tinatangkang iwasan ang mga ibsan kapag may kasamang iba.
A statement considered inappropriate and demeaning.
His insult caused conflict between friends.
Ang kanyang ibsan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng magkaibigan.

Etymology

This is noted in the root word 'ibs,' an Arabic word meaning 'to talk.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not insult
A reminder not to pick fights or insult others.
huwag mang-insulto
respect is important
Valuing a person through respect and not giving insults.
mahalaga ang respeto

Related Words

disrespect
A form of insult that refers to showing disrespect towards a person.
alipusta
speech
The activity of giving speech, which can be positive or negative.
pagsasalita

Slang Meanings

Outburst of anger or annoyance
Wow, his anger is about to explode. He seems like he can't take it anymore.
Grabe, parating na yung ibsan niya. Parang di na talaga siya makatiis.
Quick action or reaction
There was almost no stopping the crowd when they found out there was free food.
Halos walang ibsan yung mga tao nung nalaman nilang may libreng pagkain.