Sawil (en. Lowly)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

In a state that is not high or elevated in status.

He is lowly in his job compared to his colleagues.

Siya ay sawil sa kanyang trabaho kumpara sa kanyang mga kasamahan.

Indicating a low self-esteem or perception of others.

His lowly attitude does not match his abilities.

Ang kanyang sawil na ugali ay hindi naaayon sa kanyang kakayahan.

lowly condition

a state of being low in society or opportunity.

sawil na kalagayan

common person

A person who does not stand in a high status in society.

karaniwang tao

Dumb or foolish

You're so clueless, you still don't know that?

Ang sawil mo naman, hindi mo pa rin alam yun?

Unworthy or useless

Your project is so useless! It didn't even pass.

Yung project mo, sawil! Hindi naman ito pumasa.

Slow-minded or dim

No matter how much I explain, he's still slow.

Kahit anong ipaliwanag ko, sawil pa rin siya.