Pagkapipi (en. Dumbness)

pag-ka-pi-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of being mute or unable to speak.
Dumbness causes difficulties in communication.
Ang pagkapipi ay nagiging sanhi ng hirap sa komunikasyon.
Illness or condition that limits the ability to speak.
Sometimes, dumbness is a result of an accident.
Minsan, ang pagkapipi ay resulta ng isang aksidente.
Common term for the condition of muteness.
Intervention is important in cases of dumbness.
Mahalaga ang interbensyon sa mga kaso ng pagkapipi.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pipi' which means unable to speak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mute condition of a person
Condition of an individual who is unable to speak.
pagkapipi ng isang tao

Related Words

speech impediment
Condition where a person struggles to speak.
samasama

Slang Meanings

To annoy or disturb like a child.
You know Marco, he's always pagkapipi with me in class, never stops saying nonsense!
Alam mo naman si Marco, laging nagpa-pagkapipi sa akin sa klase, walang tigil sa kakasabi ng kalokohan!
Wasting time on trivial matters.
Don't be pagkapipi, you have a deadline tomorrow!
Huwag kang magpagkapipi, may deadline ka na nga bukas!