Labrahin (en. To insult)

lah-bra-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of speaking insulting words.
Do not insult others when you are angry.
Huwag labrahin ang ibang tao kapag galit ka.
To disturb or harm the feelings of others through words.
He is often insulted by his classmates.
Madalas siyang labrahin ng kanyang mga kaklase.
To express displeasure in a derogatory manner.
You should not offend your classmates in this class.
Hindi mo dapat labrahin ang mga kamag-aral mo sa klaseng ito.

Etymology

pinagmulan: 'labra'

Common Phrases and Expressions

insult oneself
Expression of negative perception of oneself.
labrahin ang sarili
insult his family
To insult people close to him.
labrahin ang kanyang pamilya

Related Words

insult
Words or actions intended to hurt others' feelings.
pang-insulto
speech
The process of expressing words using language.
pagsasalita

Slang Meanings

Be true or genuine to oneself.
I hope you can labrahin your true feelings and not be afraid.
Sana labrahin mo na ang tunay mong nararamdaman at huwag kang matakot.
To be rude or disrespectful.
Don't be labrahin in front of elders.
Huwag kang labrahin sa harap ng mga matatanda.
To showcase skill or talent.
Showcase your talents now so you can get recognized!
Labrahin mo na ang iyong mga talento para makilala ka!