Manuya (en. Tormentor)

ma-nu-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who inflicts pain or torment on others, often through abuse or hurt.

In his words, he seemed like a tormentor who showed no mercy.

Sa kanyang mga pagsasalita, siya ay tila isang manunukso na hindi nagpapakita ng awa.

A person who is cruel in treating others.

I can't imagine how he becomes a tormentor to the kids at school.

Hindi ko maiisip kung paano siya nagiging manunukso sa mga bata sa paaralan.

tormentor in the end

a person who brings suffering to others in the long run.

manunukso sa huli

torment

An act of inflicting pain or suffering on a person.

pahirap

a person from the province (strange appearance or behavior)

You look like a provincial person on the street, you seem unfamiliar here.

Parang maniya ka sa kalye, mukhang hindi ka sanay dito.

attention-seeker (noisy or wants to be noticed)

That kid is such a show-off, he really wants everyone to pay attention.

Ang maniya ng batang 'yon, parang gusto talagang makita ng lahat.

cool or awesome

Your outfit is so nice, you're really cool!

Ang ganda ng outfit mo, maniya ka talaga!