Makuping (en. Eavesdropping)

/maˈku.ping/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The ability or tendency to listen to other people's conversations without them knowing.

He is eavesdropping and always listens to things he shouldn't.

Siya ay makuping at palaging nakikinig sa mga hindi niya dapat pakinggan.

The behavior of listening while disregarding the privacy of others.

This became an issue when Ana and Maria learned that he was eavesdropping.

Naging isyu ito nang malaman nina Ana at Maria na siya ay makuping.

The term 'makuping' originates from the root 'kuping' meaning 'ear' in Tagalog, with 'ma-' as a prefix indicating an action.

listening to conversations

obliged to listen to the conversations of others involved.

makikinig sa usapan

ear

A part of the body used for hearing.

tainga

To enter or avoid quicker than others.

Wow, he's so quick at makuping, I barely caught up to him.

Grabe, ang bilis niyang makuping, halos hindi ko na siya nahabol.

Becoming smart or cool in a situation.

Because of the training, he's so makuping outside.

Dahil sa training, napaka-makuping niya sa labas.

To act quickly or be resourceful.

You should be makuping in this exam, there are so many questions!

Dapat maging makuping ka sa exam na 'to, ang dami ng tanong!