Mapanghimasok (en. Intrusive)

/ma.pang.hi.mas.ok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Shows a trait of entering a situation unexpectedly.

His intrusive participation in the conversation was not appreciated by everyone.

Ang kanyang mapanghimasok na pakikisali sa usapan ay hindi nagustuhan ng lahat.

Gives the impression of being too involved in the lives of others.

Sometimes, being intrusive causes conflicts among friends.

Minsan, ang pagiging mapanghimasok ay nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan sa mga kaibigan.

root word: himasok + suffix: -ing

intrusive person

A person who likes to meddle in the lives of others.

mapanghimasok na tao

intrude

The main word used to describe entering a place or situation unexpectedly.

himasok

nosy

That neighbor of mine is so nosy, they know everything that's happening in our house.

Sobrang mapanghimasok ng kapitbahay kong 'yon, alam na alam ang nangyayari sa bahay namin.

busybody

It seems like your friend is a busybody, they always need to know about other people's lives.

Parang busybody 'yang kaibigan mo, kailangan lagi siyang may alam sa buhay ng iba.

gossip

I really don't want to hang out with that gossip, they're too intrusive with people.

Ayaw ko talagang makasama 'yung chismosa na 'yon, sobrang mapanghimasok sa mga tao.