Pagpasintabian (en. To sadden, to mourn)

/pɑg.pɑ.sɪn.tɑ.bɪ.ɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that expresses sadness or mourning.

The family felt the mourning after the loss of their loved one.

Ang pagpasintabian ay naramdaman ng pamilya matapos ang pagkawala ng kanilang mahal sa buhay.

From the root word 'tabi' with the prefix 'pag-' and the root word 'pasinta'.

mourning of a person

The process of grieving for someone's death.

pagpasintabian ng isang tao

excuse

A form of acknowledgment or respect given before speaking or doing something.

pasintabi

To pretend to be cool or awesome to get others' attention.

Who's that new kid approaching us? Looks like he's trying to show off.

Sino 'yang bagong pasok na lumalapit sa atin? Mukhang nagpa-pasintabian eh.

To be flashy or overly showy to display wealth or status.

Carla's really full of herself now, she's definitely showing off with that new outfit.

Ang taas ng tingin ni Carla ngayon, talagang pasintabian siya sa bagong damit.