Malasmalasin (en. To be pessimistic)

/ma.las.ma.las.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a person that often focuses on negative aspects or views.
He has a pessimistic attitude that causes him to be stressed.
Siya ay may malasmalasin na pag-uugali na nagiging sanhi ng kanyang pagka-stress.
verb
The act of having bad luck or accepting misfortune.
Do not be pessimistic; try to see the good side of things.
Huwag malasmalasin; subukan mong tingnan ang magandang panig ng mga bagay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just pessimistic
Always looking at negative aspects.
Puro malasmalasin
Don't be pessimistic
Be strong despite challenges.
Huwag maging malasmalasin

Related Words

bad luck
A term used to describe misfortune or an unfortunate event.
malas
to experience bad luck
The act of experiencing misfortune or an unfortunate situation.
mamalasin

Slang Meanings

thin-skinned
Why do you always get offended whenever I joke? You're really thin-skinned.
Bakit sa tuwing may joke ka, malasmalasin ka? Balat-sibuyas ka talaga.
likes to complain
You're having a bad day, just keep going back to your tantrums. You're just someone who likes to complain.
Ang sama ng araw mo, pabalik-balik ka na lang sa mga tantrums mo. Malasmalasin ka lang.