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    Paitan (en. Bitter)

    pai-tan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Indicates a taste that is not sweet and can be painful on the tongue.
    Bitter vegetables are usually used in family cooking.
    Ang mga paitan na gulay ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga lutong pamilya.
    An emotion or experience that causes resentment.
    His bitter memories are not easy to forget.
    Ang kanyang paitan na alaala ay hindi madaling kalimutan.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'pait'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bitterness of life
    Life experiences filled with hardship and trials.
    paitan ng buhay

    Related Words

    bitter
    This word refers to the intense taste commonly associated with unpleasant experiences.
    pait

    Slang Meanings

    Bitter or hard to accept the truth.
    Are you still wondering? Life is really bitter, dude.
    Nagtataka ka pa ba? Paitan talaga ang tunay na buhay, pare.
    Feeling bad about a situation.
    It’s really bittersweet what happened at the party, I wasn't invited.
    Paitan yung naganap sa party, hindi kasi ako naimbita.
    Worried or concerned about something.
    The situation in our country is really worrying right now.
    Paitan ang kalagayan ng ating bansa ngayon.