Magparikit (en. To harm)

/maɡ.pa.'ɾi.kɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that aims to hurt or cause damage to another person.
Do not harm your fellow, strive to forgive instead.
Huwag magparikit sa iyong kapwa, sikaping magpatawad na lamang.
An action that causes physical or emotional pain.
Sometimes, words can hurt more than wounds.
Minsan, ang mga salita ay mas nakakapagparikit kaysa sa mga sugat.
To perform an action that causes disturbance or an unpleasant situation.
To harm others is unacceptable in a proper society.
Ang magparikit ng iba ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa isang maayos na lipunan.

Etymology

from the root 'parikit' meaning 'to hurt' or 'to disturb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not harm
Do not cause pain to others.
Huwag magparikit

Related Words

harm
The root that does not attract, contains unpleasant effects.
parikit

Slang Meanings

To act tough or to show off
Wow, your pride is off the charts, it's like you're trying to show off in front of people!
Grabe, ang taas ng pride mo, para kang nagparikit sa harap ng mga tao!
To boast or to show off
Mark is at it again, trying to show off when it comes to the contest, he's so full of himself!
Nagsimula na naman si Mark nagparikit pagdating sa contest, sobrang yabang!
To act like a cool kid
Why do you need to show off at the gym? Just chill!
Bakit kailangan mo pang magparikit sa gym? Chill ka lang!