Mamilosopo (en. Misinterpret)

/ma.mi.lo.so.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action done by a person that causes a misunderstanding in a situation or information.
Juan and Maria always misinterpret each other when talking about their plans.
Sina Juan at Maria ay laging mamilosopo kapag nag-uusap tungkol sa kanilang mga plano.
The reception or interpretation of a message that is not correct or is wrong.
Due to his misinterpretation, he thought his friend was angry with him.
Dahil sa pagiging mamilosopo niya, napagkamalan niya na galit sa kanya ang kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

from the words 'mali' and 'sopa,' referring to giving incorrect information or understanding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reflection
Thinking carefully to avoid misinterpretation.
pagnili-nilay

Related Words

analysis
The process of carefully examining and understanding information or data.
pagsusuri
error
A mistake or error that causes misinterpretation.
mali

Slang Meanings

A person who loves to argue or debate in all situations.
Juan is a mamilosopo; even in simple conversations, he always has a counterargument.
Si Juan ay mamilosopo, kahit na sa simpleng usapan, palagi siyang may kontra.
A person who loves to engage in discussions about any issue.
In the group, he is the mamilosopo because he always brings new ideas.
Sa grupo, siya ang mamilosopo dahil lagi siyang nagdadala ng mga bagong ideya.
A person who seemingly never runs out of arguments.
Sometimes it's annoying to talk to a mamilosopo because they don't want to stop talking.
Minsan nakakainis maging kausap ang mamilosopo, kasi ayaw niyang tumigil sa kakasalta.