Pandirihan (en. To look away)

/panˈdi.ri.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of turning away or avoiding looking at something or someone.

I saw him look away from his conversation partner.

Nakita kong nag-pandirihan siya sa kanyang kausap.

verb

The act of looking away or diverting one’s gaze.

Sometimes, looking away is a sign of disinterest.

Minsan, ang pandirihan ay senyales ng kawalang-interes.

Root word: 'dirih' with the prefix 'pan-'.

to look away

To turn away or avoid looking.

mag-pandirihan

turning away

The act of withdrawing one's gaze or body from something.

pagtalikod

As long as there's nothing else to do, just make fun of it.

Her outfit is so ugly, just make fun of it.

Sobrang pangit ng damit niya, pandirihan na lang.

Lacking sincerity, it's just a joke now.

They are fighting too much, even their friendship has just become a joke.

Masyado na silang nag-aaway, maging pagkakaibigan nila ay pandirihan na lang.