Pasaring (en. Hint)

/pasaˈriŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of statement that contains an implication or symbolic message.

His hint gave an idea of what he truly felt.

Ang kanyang pasaring ay nagbigay ng ideya sa kanyang tunay na nararamdaman.

A method of communication that is not direct.

Hints are often used in speeches for a deeper message.

Madalas ang mga pasaring sa mga talumpati para sa mas malalim na mensahe.

from the words 'pasar' and 'tingin'

hint of feelings

a way of expressing emotions or thoughts indirectly

pasaring ng damdamin

hint

something that gives an indirect message or information.

pahiwatig

utterance

a statement often used to express feelings.

sambit

A hint or jab that's an underhanded tease.

'You're so lucky to be single!'—it felt like a jab at me since I have a boyfriend you don't approve of.

Sabi niya, 'Ang saya mo na maging single!' na parang pasaring sa akin na may boyfriend ako na di mo gusto.

Inserting an opinion with a teasing tone.

When someone was telling a story, I suddenly interjected, 'Because of that, you should get the Best Drama Award!'

Kapag may nagkukuwento, bigla akong nagpasaring na, 'Dahil diyan, dapat sa'yo ibigay ang Best Drama Award!'

Deliberately expressing a truth in a humorous way.

That's just a tease; it's not really that bad.

Pasaring lang 'yan, hindi naman talaga ganun kalala.