Palsipikado (en. Sophisticated)

/pal-si-pi-ka-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Contains features that require a high level of understanding or skill.
His explanation was so sophisticated that I couldn't understand it.
Ang kanyang paliwanag ay sobrang palsipikado na hindi ko naintindihan.
Difficult to understand due to complex elements.
His writing style is sophisticated and full of symbols.
Ang kanyang estilo ng pagsusulat ay palsipikado at puno ng mga simbolo.
An expression that is indirect and filled with circumlocution.
The way he speaks is so sophisticated that it seems he's hiding something.
Ang paraan ng kanyang pagsasalita ay palsipikado na tila nagtatago siya ng mga bagay.

Etymology

Originated from the word 'palsipika' which means the method of hiding the truth or what should be known.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Not just easy
Indicates that something is not easy or simply understood.
Hindi basta-basta
Needs careful examination
Requires thorough analysis or understanding.
Dapat suriin nang mabuti

Related Words

sophisticated
A synonym of palsipikado that indicates a high quality or level of knowledge.
sopistikado

Slang Meanings

Super quiet or low-key.
Mark seems to be so quiet lately, he's not getting involved in conversations anymore.
Parang palsipikado na lang si Mark lately, hindi na siya nakikialam sa mga usapan.
Always chill and not stressing out.
He's really low-key; even with a deadline, he just stays relaxed.
Siya talagang palsipikado, kahit na may deadline, relax lang siya.
Doesn't care about the drama.
He's just low-key; he doesn't want to get involved in the group's drama.
Palsipikado lang siya, ayaw niyang makialam sa drama ng grupo.