Katorpihan (en. Clumsiness in love)

/ka.tor.pi.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

State of being clumsy or incapable in romantic situations.

Because of his clumsiness in love, he couldn't ask out the girl he likes.

Dahil sa kanyang katorpihan, hindi siya nakapag-anyaya ng kanyang hinahangad na babae.

Shyness in expressing feelings or intentions to someone they like.

His shyness became a barrier to his interactions with people.

Ang katorpihan niya ay naging balakid sa kanyang pakikitungo sa mga tao.

derived from the word 'torpe'

clumsiness in love

Inability to act properly in romantic situations.

katorpihan sa pag-ibig

clumsy (in love)

A person who is shy and doesn't know how to interact with those they like.

torpe

because it's funny, cute and flirty

Your katorpihan is so lively, you're always so cheerful!

Ang katorpihan mo, ang saya saya mo lagi!

stories or jokes that are flirty

That's just katorpihan, don't take it too seriously.

Katorpihan lang 'yan, huwag mo masyadong seryosohin.

teasing that has a hint of flirtation

They did katorpihan to me again at the party.

Katorpihan na naman ang ginawa nila sa akin sa party.

a gimmick that slightly contradicts a serious discussion

To lighten the tension, we did katorpihan with my friends.

Para mawala ang tensyon, nag-katorpihan kami ng mga kaibigan ko.