Insulahin (en. To insult)
/in-su-la-hin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of speaking words that are harmful or hurtful to others.
Do not insult your friend as it may hurt him.
Huwag mong insulahin ang iyong kaibigan dahil ito ay maaaring makasakit sa kanya.
The expression of negative statements to insult or belittle.
People should not insult others, even if there are disagreements.
Hindi dapat insulahin ang mga tao, kahit na may hindi kayo pagkakaintindihan.
Etymology
from the word 'insulto' meaning to speak hurtful or offensive words.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Insult me
Saying it doesn't matter or becoming hurtful in words.
Insulahin mo ako
Do not insult
Reminder not to speak hurtfully to others.
Huwag mang-insulto
Related Words
insult
A word or statement containing humiliation or defiance.
insulto
judgment
The act of negatively valuing a person based on their traits or actions.
panghuhusga
Slang Meanings
To joke around or tease without bad intentions.
Just tease him, he’s not angry, he just wants to make people laugh.
Insulahin mo na lang siya, hindi yan galit, gusto lang yan magpasaya.
To share unbelievable or funny things.
I hope you tease me, because something weird happened to me earlier!
Sana insulahin mo ako, kasi Kakaiba ang nangyari sa akin kanina!
To joke or poke fun, often used among friends.
Tease him, he knows you’re just joking as friends.
Insulahin mo siya, alam niyang kaibigan lang ang ginagawa mo.