Mamalahiyo (en. To be mischievous)

/ma-ma-la-hi-yo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to the action of being playful.

Children are mischievous when playing outside.

Ang mga bata'y mamalahiyo kapag naglalaro sila sa labas.

Expresses the behavior of being naughty or unruly.

Teenagers become mischievous when they are with friends.

Nagiging mamalahiyo ang mga kabataan kapag may mga kaibigan.

Combination of 'mamalahi' and 'iyo'.

you are really mischievous

Showing your playful behavior.

mamalahiyo ka talaga

expression

The act of conveying messages or information.

pamamahayag

Likes to meddle in other people's lives.

Oh my, Pedro seems to be a busybody; he always sources gossip about your life!

Naku, parang mamalahiyo si Pedro, lagi na lang niyang pinagmumulan ng tsismis ang buhay mo!

Gossipy person.

I don't want to hang out with Anna; she's a busybody, knows everything about everyone!

Ayaw kong makasama si Anna, mamalahiyo kasi yun, daming alam sa lahat!

Someone who loves intrigue.

They brought Marco to the party, but he's a busybody, so I avoided him.

Dinala nila si Marco sa party, pero mamalahiyo siya kaya nag-ataubuso ako.