Lumait (en. To insult)
lu-ma-it
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of expressing insult or disdain towards another person.
Do not insult others when you are angry.
Huwag kang lumait ng ibang tao kapag galit ka.
The act of criticizing a person or thing.
In his speech, he seemed to want to insult his colleague.
Sa kanyang pagsasalita, tila nagnanais siyang lumait ng kanyang kasamahan.
To express a negative opinion about someone's abilities.
It's better not to insult if you have nothing good to contribute.
Mas mabuti pang huwag na lamang lumait kung wala kang magandang maitutulong.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to insult others
to insult or speak ill of others
lumait ng ibang tao
do not insult
giving advice not to insult
huwag lumait
Related Words
speaking
The art of communication that can be used in various ways, including insulting.
pagsasalita
expression
The process of expressing opinions or feelings, which can be positive or negative.
pagpapahayag
Slang Meanings
To continue being in a bad condition or situation.
Why is it taking so long for him to finish? It's like he just keeps getting worse in that matter.
Bakit ang tagal na ng kinalabasan niya, parang lumait lang siya sa usaping iyon.
Common or unexciting value.
Everything about him has gone downhill; nothing is exciting anymore.
Lahat ng bagay tungkol sa kanya ay lumait na, wala nang nakakaganyak.