Salimpusa (en. Sinner)

/saliɱˈpusa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has sinned or broken the rules.
The sinner needs help to achieve redemption.
Ang salimpusa ay kailangan ng tulong upang makamit ang pagbawi.
A person who does things that are against moral or spiritual guidelines.
Many sinners love their neighbors despite their mistakes.
Maraming salimpusa ang nagmamahal sa kanilang kapwa sa kabila ng kanilang mga pagkakamali.
A person who has a sin or made a mistake.
The sinner should repent and return to righteousness.
Ang salimpusa ay dapat magsisi at magbalik-loob.

Etymology

Council of Definitions of Filipino Words

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be good to the sinner
Show understanding and compassion to those who have made mistakes.
Maging mabuti sa salimpusa

Related Words

sin
A mistake or violation of law or morals.
kasalanan
repentance
The process of feeling regret for a sin committed.
pagsisisi

Slang Meanings

joined in (salimpusa) or barged in
Why did you butt in on our conversation? You're just a salimpusa!
Bakit ka nakisawsaw sa usapan namin? Salimpusa ka lang!
not invited but showed up
You know, Mark is a salimpusa at the party; he didn't have an invitation.
Alam mo kasi, si Mark, salimpusa siya sa party, wala naman siyang imbitasyon.
jumping into a conversation
I just got here, I'm just a salimpusa here.
Ngayon lang ako nakapasok, salimpusa lang ako dito.