Mankwerna (en. To be unmanageable)

/maŋˈkwɛrna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Not easy to control or manage; causes misunderstandings or problems.
His behavior seems to be unmanageable, making it difficult for everyone to get along with him.
Ang kanyang asal ay tila mankwerna, kaya't nahirapan ang lahat na makisama sa kanya.
Becomes a burden to his surroundings or to the people he interacts with.
His behavior is so unmanageable that it affected his friends.
Ang kanyang ugali ay sobrang mankwerna na na-apektohan ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
Lacks the ability to follow instructions or reminders.
Because of his unmanageable behavior, he is always scolded by the teacher.
Dahil sa kanyang mankwerna na asal, parati siyang napapagalitan ng guro.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the situation is unmanageable
A situation that is difficult to control or manage.
mankwerna ang sitwasyon

Related Words

management
The process of organizing and implementing activities within a system.
pamamahala
control
The ability to manage or direct a situation.
kontrol

Slang Meanings

Kissing or making out with people.
Wow, he went around kissing everyone at the party.
Grabe, nag-mankwerna siya sa party, lahat sinuyod.
Talking nonsense or unbelievable things.
Don't spout nonsense there, that's just not true!
Huwag ka mag-mankwerna d'yan, wala namang katotohanan 'yan!