Makompiska (en. To complicate)
/makom-pis-ka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of making something harder or more complicated.
Don't complicate our project; it should be simple.
Huwag mong gawing makompiska ang ating proyekto; dapat ito'y simple lamang.
The process of adding elements or details that lead to confusion.
Sometimes, adding too much information causes the situation to become complicated.
Minsan, ang pagdaragdag ng mga labis na impormasyon ay nagiging dahilan upang makompiska ang sitwasyon.
Making something difficult to understand.
His explanation seems to complicate things for everyone.
Ang kanyang paliwanag ay tila nakaka-makompiska sa lahat.
Etymology
A combination of 'kompiska' (complicated) and 'ma-' (a prefix indicating capability or state).
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't complicate things.
Avoid bringing complication to the situation or project.
Huwag gawing makompiska ang mga bagay-bagay.
Related Words
complicated
A word that describes something that is not easy to understand or has many details that need to be understood.
komplikado
Slang Meanings
To hang out or joke around with a cheerful vibe.
That's a unique trip you have, you're always hanging out at the neighborhood.
Kakaiba 'yang trip mo, parati ka na lang makompiska sa barangay.
To get close to a group or person.
I want to hang out with you all, it’s so fun here.
Gusto kong makompiska sa inyo, ang saya naman dito.
To become a buddy or friend of someone.
Finally, I’ve become friends with the youths.
Sa wakas, nak makompiska na ako sa mga taga-kabataan.