Parootparito (en. Misunderstanding)

/pa-ro-ot-pa-ri-to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation where there is a misunderstanding between two people.
We had a misunderstanding about our conversation.
Nagkaroon kami ng parootparito tungkol sa aming usapan.
Often associated with disputes or conflicts that seem never-ending.
The misunderstanding within the group caused division.
Ang parootparito sa grupo ay naging sanhi ng pagkakaawat-awat.
A difficulty arising from a misunderstanding.
We need to resolve the misunderstanding to prevent the situation from worsening.
Kailangan naming ayusin ang parootparito upang hindi na lumala ang sitwasyon.

Etymology

This is derived from the words 'paroot' and 'parito', meaning to have a misunderstanding or disagreement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

No misunderstanding
No misunderstandings or disagreements.
Walang parootparito

Related Words

understanding
Having adequate understanding of one another.
pagkaunawaan

Slang Meanings

A tactic that pretends to be busy but isn't doing anything.
There goes Mark again, just moving around the room, acting like he's doing something.
Ayan na naman si Mark, parootparito lang sa kwarto, parang may ginagawa.
Moving without direction, as if unsure about what they're doing.
He already started the project but he's still just wandering around, totally unfocused.
Naka-simula na siya ng project pero parootparito pa rin siya, wala talagang focus.