Sinsahin (en. To admonish)

sin-sa-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of rebuking or correcting someone.
Admonish him when he is doing wrong.
Sinsahin mo siya kapag mali ang kanyang ginagawa.
Having the intention to correct someone's mistakes.
You should admonish your friend if he is falling short.
Dapat mong sinsahin ang iyong kaibigan kung siya ay nagkukulang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Admonish him
Give the right advice or guidance.
Sinsahin mo

Related Words

rebuke
The process of rebuking or correcting.
saway

Slang Meanings

Liar
My sibling is a liar, always running away from my debts.
Ang kapatid ko ay sinsahin, lagi akong tinatakbuhan sa mga utang ko.
Full of hot air
Don't be so full of hot air, I might not believe what you're saying anymore.
Huwag ka masyadong maging sinsahin, baka hindi na ako maniwala sa mga sinasabi mo.
Quick to lie
He sang a different tune, but he's quick to lie.
Kumanta siya ng ibang tono, pero sinsahin naman kasi 'yan.