Marupok (en. Fragile)

/maˈrupok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Easily broken or shattered.

Fragile items usually do not last under extreme conditions.

Ang mga marupok na bagay ay karaniwang hindi nagtatagal sa matinding kondisyon.

A person who easily gives up or loses resolve.

He is not fragile against life's challenges.

Hindi siya marupok sa mga hamon ng buhay.

Derived from the word 'rupok' meaning easily broken or quick to give up.

fragile heart

A heart that is easily hurt or loses hope.

marupok na puso

broken

A word meaning easily broken or shattered.

rupok

stable

Opposite of fragile; refers to objects or people that are strong and not easily broken.

matatag

easily hurt or soft-hearted

She's marupok; she cries even over little things.

Marupok kasi siya, kahit maliit na bagay umiiyak na.

swayed by others, easily influenced

That's why I'm avoiding getting to know her; she's marupok with sweet words.

Kaya umiiwas akong makilala siya, marupok kasi siya sa mga sweet na salita.

someone whose romantic relationships are unstable

There are so many marupok relationships nowadays, there's really no certainty.

Ang dami ng marupok na relasyon ngayon, wala talagang kasiguraduhan.

too clingy or needy

She seems marupok; she always needs attention.

Parang marupok siya, lagi pangailangan ng atensyon.