Pakialamera (en. Meddler)
pa-ki-a-la-me-ra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who likes to meddle in the lives of others.
She is a meddler, always there to mess in our conversations.
Siya ay isang pakialamera, palagi na lang siyang nandiyan para makialam sa aming usapan.
A person who loves to give opinions or advice even when not asked.
Avoid that meddler, she always offers advice even when she doesn't know the whole story.
Iwasan mo ang pakialamera na iyon, lagi na lang siyang nag-aalok ng payo kahit hindi niya alam ang buong kuwento.
A derogatory term for those who have nothing else to do but meddle in the lives of others.
Everyone considers her a meddler because of her unusual habit of interfering in everything.
Tinuturing siya ng lahat na pakialamera dahil sa kakaibang ugali niyang makialam sa lahat.
Etymology
The term 'pakialamera' comes from 'pakialam' meaning to meddle, and 'mira' referring to a person.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't be a meddler
It means don’t interfere in matters that you shouldn't meddle in.
Huwag kang maging pakialamera
You're such a meddler!
A statement expressing concern or anger at someone who is overly interfering.
Pakialamero/ pakialamera ka!
Related Words
busybody
A person who meddles in matters that do not concern them.
usisero
Slang Meanings
interfering or meddling in someone else's life
Wow, you're really meddlesome! This doesn't even involve you.
Aba, ang pakialamera mo naman! Hindi naman ikaw ang involved dito.
curious or too eager to meddle
Why are you so nosy? This isn't even your conversation.
Bakit ka pakialamera? Wala ka namang pakialam sa usapan namin.
someone who keeps an eye on others or is overly watchful
Oh no, she's so meddlesome, always watching you!
Naku, pakialamera yan, lagi kang pinapanood!