Pasakmal (en. To take offense)

/pasaˈkmal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A behavior or act of feeling resentment or anger towards a person or thing.

He took offense when he found out that his friend asked about him.

Nagpasakmal siya nang malaman niyang nagtanong sa kanya ang kanyang kaibigan.

Tagalog word

Don't take offense

Don't get angry or be negative about what others say.

Huwag kang pasakmal

resentment

A state of agitation or anger due to an undesirable situation or statement.

samaan ng loob

disagreement

An action that shows disagreement with what another person has said.

pagkangmali

Catchphrase or expression used to dismiss someone or something, similar to 'whatever' or 'forget it.'

Just forget it, I won't pay attention anymore.

Pasakmal ka na lang, di ko na lang papansinin.

Used to express annoyance or exasperation, can be translated as 'give me a break'.

Give me a break, there are so many questions!

Pasakmal, ang dami pang tanong!

Sometimes said in a light-hearted way to joke about an overreaction.

She cried again, that's just a joke.

Umiyak na naman siya, pasakmal lang yan.