Patamain (en. To insult subtly or indirectly)

/pata'main/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb form that means to deliver a harsh or mocking statement.

It's often avoided in conversations to not offend others.

Kadalasang iniiwasan ang patamain sa mga pag-uusap upang hindi ma-offend ang iba.

Performing an act aimed at causing pain, even if not direct.

His insult wasn't immediately noticeable, but deep inside, it hurt.

Ang kanyang patamain ay hindi agad nahalata pero sa loob-loob ko, masakit ito.

Derived from the word 'patama' meaning to hit someone with a word or action.

Are you hitting me subtly?

Is it a subtle insult directed at me?

Patama ka sa akin?

teasing

An act or statement meant to insult or provoke.

panunukso

sarcasm

A way of speaking intended to insult through opposite appearance.

sarkasmo

A kid who is irritated or gets bored.

Don't make Juan act out, he's just like a child when he's bored.

Huwag mong patamain si Juan, parang bata lang yan kapag naiinip.

Acting out or being overly emotional in a situation.

Lisa is acting out again, like there's nothing else important.

Nagsimula na namang patamain si Lisa, parang walang ibang importante.