Sigok (en. Scold)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Speaking with great anger or resentment.
He scolded his child for the poor grades in school.
Nagsigok siya sa kanyang anak dahil sa hindi magandang marka sa paaralan.
Expressing discontent or irritation towards someone.
He couldn't handle his teacher's scolding when he didn't study.
Hindi niya nakayanan ang sigok ng kanyang guro nang hindi siya nag-aral.
Giving punishment or reprimanding a behavior.
He had to scold his sibling for their bad behavior.
Kinailangan niyang mag-sigok sa kanyang kapatid sa hindi magandang pag-uugali nito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mother's scolding
The severe warning or raising of voice of a mother to her child.
sigok ng ina

Related Words

warning
Providing a notice or caution to someone about bad behavior.
pagsaboy

Slang Meanings

calling a friend who is cheerful or playful
Marco's sigok always cheers up the group.
Ang sigok ni Marco ay palaging nagpapasaya sa grupo.
a national term used for someone with odd behavior
Benji seems like a sigok, always up to pranks.
Parang sigok si Benji, palaging may mga kalokohan.
a buddy or partner in your favorite activities
He's really my sigok when it comes to adventures.
Siya talaga ang sigok ko pagdating sa mga adventure.