Salagimsiman (en. Slanderer)

/salaɡim.si.man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who accuses or describes others with evil or bad behavior.

Don't believe the slanderer, as they often disrupt our community.

Huwag mong paniwalaan ang salagimsiman, dahil madalas itong nanggugulo sa ating komunidad.

A person who suggests lies about someone else.

The slanderer defamed him in their barangay.

Siniraan siya ng salagimsiman sa kanilang barangay.

An individual with the intent to tarnish the reputation of others.

The slanderer is untrustworthy and often causes conflict.

Ang salagimsiman ay hindi mapagkakatiwalaan at madalas na nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan.

From the words 'sala' (bad deed) and 'gimsiman' (a person of bad character)

Don't be a slanderer

Don't spread bad news or opinions about others.

Huwag maging salagimsiman

speech

The act of making statements about others, which can be true or false.

pagsasalita

gossip

Unfounded or insulting news about other people.

tsismis

Too talkative or noisy like a restless person

Wow, Jake is like a salagimsiman, just non-stop talking to us.

Grabe, parang salagimsiman si Jake, puro dada sa atin.

A person who doesn't like to be alone or quiet

Mia really hates being quiet, that's why she's always a salagimsiman.

Ayaw talaga ni Mia na maging tahimik, kaya't salagimsiman siyang palagi.

Super energetic and tireless

Even though we're tired, Tom still looks like a salagimsiman.

Kahit pagod na kami, mukha namang salagimsiman pa rin si Tom.