Mareklamo (en. Complaining)
/ma-rek-la-mo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of filing a complaint or protest.
He often complains when he doesn't like something at work.
Madalas siyang mareklamo kapag may hindi siya gusto sa trabaho.
Having a sentiment against a situation.
People tend to complain when they are disappointed.
Ang mga tao ay nagiging mareklamo kapag sila ay nadidismaya.
Filing a complaint against a person or institution.
He needs to complain about the company's service to the authorities.
Kailangan niyang mareklamo ang serbisyo ng kumpanya sa mga awtoridad.
Etymology
derived from the word 'reklamo' meaning 'complaint' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating an action or possession.
Common Phrases and Expressions
always complaining
A person who often pays attention to things they dislike.
palaging mareklamo
Related Words
complaint
A formal objection or expression of opinion against a situation or service.
reklamo
Slang Meanings
whiny or overly complaining
Because of her, she complains about even the smallest things!
Siya kasi, kahit maliit na bagay, mareklamo agad!
complaint-maker
He is known in the group as the complaint-maker, he doesn't accept any solutions.
Kilala siya sa grupo bilang taga-reklamo, wala naman siyang tinatanggap na solusyon.
always cursing about life
All he says is, 'Oh, I have so many complaints!'
Puro na lang siya, 'naku ang dami ko nang kailangan i-reklamo!'