Pagkatuso (en. Cunningness)

/pagka'tuso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The trait of being deceitful or cunning.

His cunningness brought him many advantages.

Ang kanyang pagkatuso ay nagdala sa kanya ng maraming kapakinabangan.

A behavior aimed at deceiving others.

Because of his cunningness, he easily deceived many.

Dahil sa pagkatuso niya, madali siyang nakapanloko ng marami.

Conducting activities related to deceit or fraud.

Cunning acts in business often lead to legal issues.

Ang mga pagkatuso sa negosyo ay kadalasang nagiging sanhi ng mga legal na problema.

From the word 'katuso' meaning cunning or crafty, combined with 'pag-' indicating the act or process

having cunningness

having the trait or behavior of being cunning

may pagkatuso

cunning

A trait of having twisted wisdom or intelligence.

katuso

deceptive

A trait of offering lies or false information.

mapanlinlang

bitter or resentful after being hurt by someone

He became bitter when he found out that his partner cheated on him.

Naging pagkatuso siya kapag nalaman niyang niloko siya ng kanyang partner.

having a chip on one's shoulder

Mark always has a chip on his shoulder, as if everyone is his enemy.

Laging may pagkatuso si Mark, parang lahat ng tao ay kalaban niya.

carrying a grudge

His bitterness toward his friend still hasn't faded even though they haven't talked in a long time.

Ang pagkatuso niya sa kanyang kaibigan ay hindi pa rin naglalaho kahit matagal na silang hindi nag-uusap.