Magsatsatan (en. To be an enemy)
/mágsa=sá=tán/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of teaching evil or causing trouble.
He conspired against his friends about his peers.
Nagsatsatan siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan tungkol sa kanyang kapwa.
Speaking words that cause conflict or differences.
Avoid being antagonistic towards people to prevent discord.
Iwasan mong magsatsatan sa mga tao para hindi magkaroon ng hidwaan.
Engaging in actions that provoke wicked thoughts or intentions.
The individuals who are antagonistic are often shunned by others.
Ang mga taong nagsatsatan ay madalas na hindi tinatangkilik ng iba.
Common Phrases and Expressions
He/She is being antagonistic again.
Often speaks ill or brings up issues.
Magsatsatan na naman siya.
Do not be antagonistic.
Avoid behaviors that are evil or damaging to relationships.
Huwag kang magsatsatan.
Related Words
disgust
A deep dislike or aversion towards a person or thing.
suklam
conflict
Having misunderstandings that lead to discord.
alitan
Slang Meanings
To speak negatively about others.
Don't gossip, you're too judgmental!
Huwag kang magsatsatan, masyado kang mapanghusga!
To gossip or chat about other people.
They just gossip on the corner.
Sa kanila, magsatsatan lang sila sa kanto.
To talk about trivial matters, usually gossip.
I'm tired of their gossiping, it's all nonsense!
Sawa na ako sa kanilang magsatsatan, puro walang kabuluhan!