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    Nanghahamak (en. Contemptuous)

    /naŋɡahaˈmak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that shows disdain or derision towards others.
    Do not belittle others for their shortcomings.
    Huwag kang nanghahamak ng iba dahil sa kanilang mga pagkukulang.
    An act aimed at demonstrating the inferiority of others.
    People who look down on others often fail to understand their true worth.
    Ang mga tao na nanghahamak ay kadalasang hindi nakakaunawa ng tunay na halaga ng iba.
    To scorn or disparage people or things through words or actions.
    His words are contemptuous and should not be valued.
    Ang kanyang mga salita ay nanghahamak at hindi dapat pahalagahan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'hamak' meaning lowly or despicable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not belittle
    A reminder that one should not underestimate others.
    huwag manghamak
    despising others
    An action suggesting contempt for another person.
    nanghahamak ng tao

    Related Words

    lowly
    A characteristic of being low or insignificant.
    hamak
    ridicule
    An act of mocking or insulting another person's character.
    alipusta

    Slang Meanings

    acts like they are superior
    He's always looking down on his classmates, acting like he's someone important.
    Siya lagi yung nanghahamak sa mga kaklase niya, akala mo kung sino.
    boastful or arrogant
    Don't let those who look down on you intimidate you, you can do it!
    Huwag kang magpatinag sa mga nanghahamak sa'yo, kaya mo yan!
    teasing or bullying
    Why do you even pay attention to them? The bullies say you shouldn't care about them.
    Bakit mo siya pinapansin? Sabi ng mga nanghahamak, huwag mo na lang sila pahalagahan.